How to butterfly chicken

Your step-by-step guide to this popular poultry cut.

Step 1 Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Using kitchen scissors, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove.

Step 2 Turn chicken over and place, skin side up, on a clean, flat surface. Using hands, press down firmly to flatten.

Step 3 Carefully push fingers between the breast skin and flesh to separate. Gently push butter mixture under skin.