How to Butterfly a Chicken (Chinese Cooking Channel)

How to Butterfly a Chicken (Chinese Cooking Channel)

Welcome to Xiao's Kitchen. My name is Xiao Wei, ever since my Mother taught me how to cook at an early age, I have always had a strong passion for Cooking. My family still live in Inner Mongolia in the northern part of China, where I visit each year and pick-up new Asian/Chinese recipes.

Butterflying a whole chicken is a great time-saving technique that only takes a few minutes to do once you get the hang of it. It also makes for a beautiful presentation when served whole on a platter.

Place the chicken on a cutting board breast side down.

Cut down each side of the backbone with a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen shears.

Remove the backbone and discard.

Grab the chicken with one breast in each hand and open it like a book, exposing the cavity of the bird.

Now, remove the ribs located under each breast.

Running from the middle of the bird down between the two legs is a soft bone. This is the breastbone.

It’s a triangular shape that is firm towards the middle of the bird and becomes softer cartilage as it tapers down between the legs.

To remove it, use a paring knife to cut down either side of it.

Once you’ve cut it free, use your fingers to simply pull out the breastbone.

The task is complete and your butterfly chicken is ready for roasting.

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