Looking to save some money at the grocery store? One way is to buy a whole chicken and cut it up yourself. It’s not as difficult as it sounds, and we’ve got a tutorial to show you how. In just 10 easy steps, you’ll be an expert at cutting up a whole chicken.
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Introduction
Are you looking for a way to save money on your grocery bill? Buying a whole chicken and cutting it up yourself is a great way to do that! Plus, it’s not as difficult as you might think. Follow these 10 easy steps and you’ll be an expert in no time.
The Tools You’ll Need
In order to cut up your chicken properly, you’ll need the following tools:
-A sharp knife: A dull knife is more likely to slip and cause accidents. Make sure your knife is sharpened before beginning.
-A cutting board: It’s important to have a stable surface to work on so that your chicken doesn’t move around too much.
-A pair of kitchen scissors: These will come in handy for cutting through tough chicken skin.
With those three tools, you should be all set to get started!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps to cut up a whole chicken:
1. Start with a whole chicken that has been rinsed and patted dry. Place the chicken breast side up on a cutting board.
2. Use a sharp knife to cut through the skin and flesh along each side of the breastbone.
3. Cut down along one side of the ribs, using your knife to follow their contour.
4. Turn the chicken over and snap the backbone in half to remove it.
5. Separate the halves of the chicken by cutting through the joint that connects them at the center of the body.
6. Cut each half of the chicken into two pieces (thighs and drumsticks) by cutting through the joints that connect them to the body. You should now have eight pieces total: two breasts, two thighs, two drumsticks, and two wings.
7. To remove the wing tips, use a sharp knife to cut through the joint that connects them to the rest of the wing. You can either discard these or save them for another use (such as making stock).
8. To remove the skin from each piece of chicken, use your fingers to loosen it from the meat, then carefully peel it away. The skin can be discarded or saved for another use (such as rendering into rendered chicken fat).
9. To butterfly each breast, use a sharp knife to make a lengthwise cut along one side of each breast, stopping just short of cutting all the way through. Open up each breast so that it lies flat, then gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to even out the thickness (this will help it cook more evenly).
10. Your chicken is now ready to be cooked as desired!
Tips and Tricks
Cutting up a whole chicken may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite easy! With just a few simple steps, you can cut up a whole chicken like a pro.
Here are some tips and tricks to help you get started:
1. Start by removing the chicken from the package and rinsing it under cold water.
2. Next, remove the giblets (the heart, liver, and gizzard) from the cavity of the chicken. These can be saved for another use or discarded.
3. Cut off the chicken’s wingtips. These can also be saved for another use or discarded.
4. Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make a cut along each side of the backbone, being careful not to cut into the meat of the chicken.
5. Once the backbone has been removed, flip the chicken over so it is breast-side up. Use your hands to flatten out the chicken.
6. To remove the legs, make a cut at the joint where the thigh meets the body of the chicken. Repeat with the other leg.
7. To remove the breasts, make a cut along each side of the breastbone, being careful not to cut into the meat of the chicken. Again, repeat with the other breast halves.
8At this point, you can either leave the breasts whole or cut them into smaller pieces (such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts).
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Conclusion
We hope this guide was helpful in teaching you how to cut up a whole chicken! Remember to start with a sharp knife and cutting board, and work slowly and carefully. With a little practice, you’ll be a pro in no time.