Step 1: Spatchcock the chicken
Chicken components
- chicken1 whole
Preheat your oven to 475°F/246°C.
To begin, remove the chicken's backbone using kitchen shears. Cut along both sides of it, starting from the bottom cavity and moving towards the neck. If you prefer, you can also use a sharp chef's knife for this step.
Next, place the chicken breast-side up on the cutting board. Position both hands on the breast as if you're about to perform CPR. Then, press down swiftly until you hear a crack, which will allow the chicken to lie flat.