How Do You Cut Up A Fryer Chicken?
When you purchase chicken parts, you are paying a premium for someone else to cut up the whole chicken. Those trying to stretch their food budget can instead buy a fryer chicken whole and cut it up at home. This small task can save the consumer up to 30 cents per pound, and the chicken can then be cooked by the same methods as chicken parts from the store. Thaw the chicken in the refrigerator if it is frozen. Alternatively, place the wrapped, frozen chicken in a cold water bath in the sink or a stockpot to thaw. Change the water every 30 minutes until the chicken is completely thawed. Remove the giblet package from the inside cavity of the chicken. Rinse the chicken body and cavity with cold water. Hold the washed chicken upright on the cutting board. Point the tail end down with the backbone facing you. Use a sharp knife to slice the back into two sections, using one side of the backbone as a guide for the knife. Lay the split chicken flat, breast side down on the cutting board. Slice