Here are brief descriptions of the most popular chicken pieces.

Leg

The whole leg, including the thigh and drumstick; no back portion. All dark meat.

Drumsticks

Lower portion of the leg; two usually make an adult serving.

Wing Portions (Wingettes & Drummettes)

The drummette is the first section or shoulder section of the wing; the wingette is the second section of the wing or wing-tip section.

Thighs

The upper portion of the leg above the knee joint; no back portion unless package indicates. Favorite of those who like dark meat. Also available boneless and skinless.

Breast Halves or Split Breasts

White meat; available bone-in, with or without skin and boneless and skinless.

Whole Chicken & Family Roaster

The whole chicken, including two breasts, two thighs, two drumsticks and two wings. Roasters are typically larger than a standard whole chicken.

Chicken Patties

Ground chicken in patty form, made from boneless, skinless thigh meat.