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How to break down a chicken, how to break down a turkey, breaking down a turkey

Grilling Tips - How to Break Down a Chicken or Turkey

Tip from Pitmaster Ryan @rrculinarycreations

 

  • First, get yourself a long, sharp knife with smooth edges.

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  • Remove the leg quarter and cut it out.  You can further separate it into thigh and chicken leg. 

How to break down a chicken, how to carve a turkey

  • Flip the bird and remove the wings.

How to break down a chicken, how to carve a turkey

  • Start slicing the breast with short sawing motions to create even slices

How to carve a turkey, how to break down a chicken

  • Take your thumb and rub it along the breast bone to remove as much meat as you can.

How to carve a chicken, how to break down a turkey

  • Save the carcass for bone broth or stock

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