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Save Money and Calories With Lightened-Up Fried Chicken and Mac and Cheese

The first step towards making low-calorie, budget-friendly meals is just that — make your meals vs. ordering in or dining out. Restaurants not only hike up the price, but they also often overdo it on the butter, oil, salt, starch and fatty toppings. On TODAY, Joy Bauer and I have three make-at-home dinners that clock in at less than 500 calories — and less than $5 per person to cook.

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