
Spatchcock
Culinary Technique
Spatchcocking involves removing the backbone and flattening the bird for even cooking.

The cookbook suggested spatchcocking the chicken for a crisper skin.
Grilling Term
Spatchcock is a term often used in grilling and barbecuing circles for faster cooking time.

At the BBQ, we decided to spatchcock the turkey to save time.
Not Just Chicken
Although commonly associated with chicken, the technique applies to other birds too.

We spatchcocked a game hen for our outdoor feast.
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