How to Carve a Whole Chicken

1. 1

   Rest & Position

   15 min

   Let the cooked chicken rest for 10-15 minutes, then place it breast-side up on a carving board with a sharp knife and fork.

2. 2

   Remove Legs

   2 min

   Cut through the skin between the breast and leg, then push the leg away from the body to expose and slice through the hip joint.

3. 3

   Separate Thighs

   2 min

   Locate the joint connecting the thigh and drumstick, then cut through it to separate them, repeating for both legs.

4. 4

   Detach Wings

   1 min

   Find the wing joint where it meets the breast and carefully cut through it to detach each wing from the body.

5. 5

   Carve Breast Meat

   3 min

   Make a cut along the breastbone, then slice horizontally to remove each breast half in one piece or slice vertically into portions.