How many pounds of chicken to feed 100 people?

It's impossible to give an exact answer without knowing more about the event! Here's why:

Factors affecting the amount of chicken needed:

* Appetite: Are your guests light eaters or hearty appetites?

* Other food: Is chicken the main course or a side dish? Are there other proteins offered?

* Portion size: Will you be serving chicken as a main dish with a few sides, or will it be a smaller portion as part of a larger buffet?

* Type of chicken: Are you using boneless, skinless breasts (smaller portion) or bone-in chicken legs or thighs (larger portion)?

General Guidelines:

* Main course, with sides: Plan for about 1/2 pound of cooked chicken per person (this accounts for bone and some waste).

* Smaller portions, buffet style: You could get away with 1/4 to 1/3 pound of cooked chicken per person.

Example Calculations:

* Main course: 100 people x 0.5 pounds/person = 50 pounds of cooked chicken

* Smaller portions: 100 people x 0.25 pounds/person = 25 pounds of cooked chicken

It's always better to overestimate! It's easier to have leftovers than to run out of food.

Pro tip: Consider offering other options like vegetarian or vegan choices to cater to different dietary needs.