A friend asked how I like to grill chicken.
Me: I butterfly it, then grill it over indirect heat. Butterflied chicken cooks evenly, and it cooks quicker.
Friend: Butterfly it? What’s that?
Me: You cut the backbone out, then squash it flat. Here, let me show you:
What do you think? Questions? Other ideas? Leave them in the comments section below.
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@Paula:
Thank you! I’m glad to know someone watched all the way through…
Cool video.
If I liked to cook, I actually might have used it!
I’m calling Rizzi’s…
Anyway, I love the credits at the end where you thank two hens. 🙂
@Hannah:
You’re welcome
@Dave_in_TN:
I’ve seen it done both ways – remove the keel bone and leave it in.
I leave it in because it’s less work that way, and I haven’t noticed any difference in the cooking.
Hi & thanks for the video DCD. I always thought the keel bone between the breasts was supposed to be removed as well. Is that an optional and why would it be better to leave it in or out?
Thanks I was wondering how to do that the other day.