Learning how to cut a whole chicken is a great way to save money on food! Use this step-by-step tutorial on how to carve a raw whole chicken. My favorite way to use the chicken pieces is in sweet and sticky chicken! Have you ever stood in the poultry section at your grocery store...
“If there’s one skill that I think people need to learn is how to cut up a whole chicken,” saidRick Rodgers, the author of 35 cookbooks. “Roast chicken is iconic, we all love it and that’s a great skill to learn, but being able to do something with all the various parts of...
Before learning how to cut chicken wings, let’s learn about parts of chicken wings. The three parts of a whole chicken wing are the tip, drumette (which resembles our skin), and wingette. The lower third is known as “the blade.” The drumette. The drumette looks like a miniature dru...
Many recipes in this book call for cut-up chickens. Sure, you can buy already-cut chicken, but it’s handy to know how to cut up a whole chicken. One advantage is that you can do a French cut, which isn’t available commercially. Another advantage is that you get to keep the ...
Customizable cuts: When you cut up a whole chicken yourself, you have control over the size and style of the cuts. You can tailor the pieces to suit your preferences and specific recipes. For example, you can portion the chicken into breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and wings or cut it into...
chicken, we’ll share our process. And the result is a perfectly laid flat whole chicken that is deliciously oven roasted or cooked on the grill. It is the absolute best way to cook a whole chicken and we’ll explain why. Once you try it, you’ll come back to this process over and...
When I cook a whole chicken, only three-quarters of the bird is exposed to heat at any given time. The other quarter of the chicken – the part that is touching the cookie sheet or pan – is exposed to airflow, but it doesn’t cook nearly as fast. Plus, the inside of the bird ...
Here in Australia, chicken wings are usually sold whole rather than cut into drumettes and wingettes. While this recipe can be used for whole chicken wings, I prefer to cut them to make them easier to eat. Here is how I cut chicken wings. The knife just glides through the joints – ...
A whole white cut chicken is a staple of Chinese reunion meals, especially atChinese New Year. The chicken represents happiness, health and purity, while serving it whole symbolizes completeness and family unity. I’m also happy to report that this chicken, along with its two terrific dipping ...
A whole chicken is great for a lot of reasons; But, sometimes you just need a chicken breast. I know it seems a little daunting to break down a whole chicken into pieces but it’s actually a lot easier than it sounds. Not to mention, it’s so much more economical to break down on...