Whether you’ve carefully roasted your very first broiler chicken, or you’ve realized that taking apart that rotisserie bird from the grocery store with your hands isn’t good etiquette when your date comes over, at some point you’re going to need to know how to carve a chicken. The good news is, it’s pretty simple. Here’s how to carve a chicken in a few easy steps.
The Best Way to Carve a Whole Chicken | Epicurious 101
A large cutting board
A sharp chef's knife or a utility knife
Sure, maybe I could eat an entire rotisserie bird on my own with these two legs, but every now and then I like to join polite society and serve my dinner. Carving a chicken is the practice of cutting the cooked chicken into individual pieces, making it easier to eat and share. It also makes for an attractive presentation.
