How to Break Down a Chicken Like a Pro

If there's one knife skill that can save you money and make you look cool, it's breaking down a chicken. For about the same price as a pack of two breasts, you can buy a whole chicken, which comes with those same breasts, two legs, and a back. And if you're really lucky, you'll get a free liver, heart, and gizzard thrown in to sweeten the deal! Here, we show you the different techniques on breaking down a whole chicken so you can save all sorts of time and money in your weeknight dinner routine, and impress your friends while you're at it! Here's the full how-to: https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/knife-skills-how-to-break-down-a-chicken.html Our picks for the best poultry shears: https://www.seriouseats.com/2017/09/the-best-poultry-shears-kitchen-equipment-review.html The best knife to use for this technique: https://amzn.to/2u5VZ2G See More Like This! The Best Ice Cream Machines: https://youtu.be/X149_xgQNWI The Best Mortar and Pestles: https://bit.ly/2tQCACx Copper Cookware 101: https://youtu.be/zQ8bS37gUJs Subscribe to Serious Eats! https://bit.ly/2BIlM59 Follow Us Elsewhere: https://facebook.com/seriouseats https://twitter.com/seriouseats https://instagram.com/seriouseats https://reddit.com/r/seriouseats Serious Eats is a leading resource for all things food and drink: meticulously tested recipes that really work; in-depth, science-based explanations of cooking techniques; detailed reviews of cooking equipment; and guides to ingredients, dishes, and cuisines. We bring a democratic yet scientific approach to cooking the best dishes, busting food myths, and delivering strong opinions on what you should eat next, where, when, and why.