Butchering a Whole Chicken in 60 Seconds or Less

Once you've mastered the art of butchering a whole chicken, it's now time to pick up the pace. Professional cooks and chefs are judged by how quickly they can knock out their prep while still maintaining quality. Pay specific attention in this video as to how every movement is setting up the next, and there are no wasted steps. With great technique and a lot of practice, you too will be breaking down chickens in 60 seconds or less.

Note: For a more thorough video on the step by step process of butchering a whole chicken, see video "Butchering A Whole Chicken," found here:

[JacobBurton]

No, I leave the wishbone in and just cut around it since it takes a lot of time and doesn't really increase yield. I have another video where I walk you through the process of breaking down a whole chicken and address the wishbone.

[JacobBurton]

It's hard to say without actually looking at the chicken. You can always take it to the supermarket that you bought it from and ask the butcher. If there is something wrong with it, then they'll replace it or give you your money back. Remember, "When in doubt, throw it out." It's better to be safe than sorry.

[elboegrease]

Loving the videos! Thanks for doing what u do!

[carlosjoelgarcia]

Phenomenal!! Now I am going to try it, but a little slower!!

[sachinprasad]

Thank you a great deal for teaching us how to cut perfectly breast and long leg slit for Roasted or tandoori chicken.. Hope everyone like me can butcher quickly by saving their time.

[danthadon]

It's my first time butchering a whole chicken and I noticed on the back bones around the spine area of the chicken partiularly on the inside their are weird black little things that look like parasites, is it normal to have that and can I just throw the whole back bone to make a chicken soup or should I dispose of somethings in particular?

[truebeliever]

I cut it a little differently, but I can do 12 pieces in less than 1 minute, hopefully I'll make a video soon.

[drivem]

i see you removed the wish bone before starting this process

[edwinsapon]

that kind of looks easy to do, I would probably go a bit slower though

[angel_machariel]

Nope, you need to separate the thighs from the legs too.