How to spatchcock a chicken video - How to cook

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Spatchcocking a chicken

How to spatchcock a chicken for grilling or barbecuing.

Place chicken breast-side down, with the tail towards you.
Using sturdy scissors or poultry shears, cut up along each side of the backbone to remove it, cutting through the rib bones as you go.
Open the chicken out and turn over. Flatten the breastbone with the heel of your hand so that the meat is all one thickness.
Use two skewers to secure the legs, by running them through the thigh and then diagonally through the breast and wing.
Griddle or grill for 15-20 mins per side or roast for 40 minutes (depending on size of bird).

Always wash hands and equipment thoroughly after handling raw chicken to avoid contaminating surfaces and food.
Always ensure meat is cooked all the way through the chicken.

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