How to Carve a Chicken
You don’t have to be a specialist to carve a chicken successfully. All you need is some patience and an extremely sharp knife.
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You Will Need
- A whole roasted chicken
- A sharp carving or chef's knife
- A cutting board
- A serving platter
Steps
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Add a little wine to the chicken’s juices, cook, and serve as a tasty sauce on the side.
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Step 1
Cut the trussing string
Cut the trussing string.
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Step 2
Remove the leg and thigh
Remove the leg and thigh. Cut between the breast and the thigh. Then split the leg & thigh. Feel around for the joint and cut right through it. Repeat on other thigh.
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Step 3
Begin carving the breast
Begin carving the breast. Cut right along side the center breastplate. Bring knife down until you hit the cartlidge. Pull away a bit and cut down the breast.
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Step 4
Remove the breast meat
Remove the breast meat. Cut wing bone joint. Serve breast & wing together, or separate with knife.
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Chickens were first domesticated in India and China as early as 5000 BC.
