Chicken quarters can be purchased for 59 to 79 cents per lb. I use the thighs as a substiute for beef in soups and casseroles. A whole chicken or turkey costs 99 centts per lb.
I have bought chicken, beef, and pork on sale and canned it in a pressure cooker. I also eat more beans, cornbread and rice with just a bit of meat for flavor.
Yes, I find I am eating a lot more rice , beans, and salads with very little meat. I planted lots of lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash this year so that should help me out.