How to Break Down a Whole Chicken

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Wondering how to carve a whole bird? In this episode of On The Table, Chef Meredith will teach you how to break down an entire chicken for cooking. This useful skill can be applied to larger birds, like turkey, as well!

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Sur La Table Reversible Edge-Grain Board, 24" X 18"

Sur La Table Reversible Edge-Grain Cutting Board, 20" X 14"

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro Boning Knife, 5½"

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro Boning Knife, 5½"

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Elizabeth

3 years ago

This is the simplest clearest demonstration of breaking down a chicken I have ever seen. Thank you, Meridith!

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Sterling Smith

2 years ago

Butchering a whole chicken, the top bone is the breast bone.

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