The Test Kitchen: How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken - Gourmet Magazine

[Soulman1282]

Check out the yellow skin! That's some free range organic bird there.

[cocobrownallaround]

This is one of the best videos I've seen so far on how to cut up a whole chicken. This guy clearly knows what he's doing. Excellent!

[LightTracks]

This was a very clear tutorial -- thank you! Not sure it will go as easily when I try it but this will be a big help!!

[headshark64]

Appreciate it follow the fat lines super easy. My knife is so dull lol

[alissa1church]

this is a GREAT video...just wish i had had a good knife! sheesh, my poor rooster...

[jasonholden]

3 knives later, two chopping boards and half skinned chicken i did it. Where did he get this magical chicken that plays along so well?

[LietMonty]

u sir r the chicken cutting maestro!

[cigar612]

Wish I would have watched this BEFORE I hacked my chicken up!

[Giniawonders]

No kidding much more thorough! I've watched 4 or 5. By far the best, Especially taking out the bone between the chicken breasts and cutting the oyster in.

[peggygolden]

OMG. Best demo video ever! I too watched it a few time to make sure I got all he said. Thanks for posting!

[shadowfaxx1]

Thank you!

[utuberojan]

wow...this is the best demo ever...whenever i want to cut a whole chicken, it sounds like space engineering to me...thanks much

[MsKshockley]

I think this is the best demo video ever for cutting up a chicken. Watched it over about 5 x's to make sure I didn't miss a thing. Thanks, I will follow this method every time!!!

[jonathanmurphy66]

never done it b4 thanks feel confident now.

[zarainas]

very thorough and simply to follow !!! Thanks for the video....

I do have a question though: what type of knife is he using?

I'm having trouble finding a good knife for cutting meat easily.

[ColdAsHe11]

Tomorrow I will cut my first whole chicken and I will reference this video to do so. Can't wait to slice that bitch up...muahaha!

[carbonelldx]

Is it me or this guy looks just like Michael Rosenbaum? :p

[pinkyhead100]

thx u explain it very well!i watched this like 5 times

[7777Ralph]

This was a great video with great explanation and great camera shots. Well done and thanks.

[pinkheartroseanne]

wow,,,!! he simplify the cutting it looks easy already to cut and portion a whole chicken thanks for this video i will follow what he did, in my up coming assessment :)

[cocobrownallaround]

This is a great video. Very informative.

[likestalaffalot]

AWESOME, this guy is really good, the video is very easy to follow.

I have never cut up a chicken before and was a bit dawnted at the task, but after seeing this vid clip had no problem doing it.

[cocobrownallaround]

@likestalaffalot 

[BunkieNess]

Good video, my mother has shown me several times. But since I moved out I needed a refresher.

[erinisabella33]

you did a good job but you holding knife cut with thigh backwards. Watch my video. there are many ways, but I can cut up a case of chickens in less than 3 minutes, so I thought a NYC butcher could give you a hint or two, but great job.

[ninasbunny]

Best one easy and clear plus good video!

[MsLaRuby]

Excellent demo, Ian. I enjoy your reasoning behind each technique. Thank you for this and other postings.

[santanacostarica]

Have watched several how-tos on cutting a whole chicken but this one is by far the best. Thanks for the help!

[beggenbe]

Fantastic demo -- THANK YOU!

[TorontoLibertarian]

Lawl, someone send this to a vegetarian.

[KitvJohnson]

You ROCK!!! I'll be buying whole chickens a LOT more often now that I don't feel so intimidated by the process. Thanks!

[Nevader69]

Very informative. Ive been practicing. Cutting the breast is the most difficult for me.

[luvtrails]

are you still left with a little bone from the rib cage after?

[chefangela77]

By far the best tutorial on Youtube, after watching at least 12. Thanks!

[chefangela77]

By far the best tutorial on Youtube, after watching at least 12. Thanks!

[in60fps]

The Cleveland Clinic should add him to their surgical staff.

[tnschroeder]

No way, I'm going to go cut up a chicken right now - I hope it has those fat lines! You are Awesome Ian!!!

[MegaYoung54]

I don't know about "Boring" (must be emiril with too much time on his hands) but I just finished watching 6-7 videos on this subject. Wanted to get different views. This was by far... the best. Great explanation/presentation.

[DSRosenfeld]

BORING

[dezertprincess]

I just used these instructions and it was super easy! I was really intimidated with the task of cutting up a chicken but then I saw this video. Thanks so much for posting.

[inmens]

Well done!

[DeborahEliza1]

NIcely done.

[kathypaul1]

This is the first time I have cut up a chicken....This was the best and easiest video...it worked perfectly!

[sheridamaeblando]

wow..



[sheridamaeblando]

wow...

[singhshobhini]

wow ,a great video. i saw many others but your demo and instructions are precise, clear and to the point, without wasting time. Video has great quality too. Am going to follow it exactly n cut the chicken now. thanks IAN, feel confident now.One query- lots of recipes say chicken breast halves-can you pls do a demo of that too, does it mean c-b is sliced lengthwise or widthwise?and what about the tenderloin, it just comes apart.( Shobhini from INDIA)

[lizelpeterson]

Because of this video, I was able to cut up a perfect chicken! Thank you!

[lizelpeterson]

Because of this video, I was able to cut up a perfect chicken! Thank you!

[EWalder311]

@Mr Peter .... 10 pieces is the same as 8ths, but you cut each half breast again.

[EWalder311]

When you cut the legs off, the bone should have the white ball on it....fail

[EWalder311]

Man, you take forever to cut that bird up. In additon, you should never hold the knife and cut backwards!

[MrPeter821]

Thanks for the great video. I have heard recipes call for chicken cut up into quarters (4 pieces) and eigths (8 pieces). I have also heard of chicken recipes call for a chicken to be cut up into ten pieces. Can someone tell me what are the two pieces of the chicken that I'm missing? Thanks a lot.

[killsomething2]

well done sir

[pecan111]

Easy instructions..thank you ..really needed an easier way and this was EXCELLENT!

[azurelynn]

as many have already commented - excellent video. i will be watching other gourmet videos soon. thank you!

[cha0tic]

From following this guide, will there be any bones left in the breast? Because I kind of hear the knife slicing into bone.

[azurelynn]

@cha0tic -- I think what you are hearing is him cutting thru the wishbone. and that's a small easily broken bone.

[Abunchanada]

what has been done to the skin/bird before cutting it up?

[twoblink]

@Abunchanada The bird looks dense to me; so I assume he's kept it in the frig for a few hours to air dry.

[serga6908]

нож наточи, дибилоид.

[browntrousersmoment]

Very nice!

[Jupel76]

Thank you! This video really explains everything well.  Best of all, I know now that I don't have to use the scary cleaver and how to section the breasts properly.

[blackberrybunny]

I knew how to cut the legs and wings off, but wasn't sure about how to cut the back out and separate the breasts. So I found your video, 1st one listed! And wow, did you teach me a couple of neat tricks! Thank you so much for making this video.

[9021ghetto]

brilliant video, thank you!

[polymorphification]

the chicken is yellow?

[bubbaj007]

I love to cook but I haven't had to cut up a whole chicken in about 5yrs this chef was very helpful and any other cooking question I have this is the person to ask!!!!!!!!!

[JasonECI]

The most comprehensive and understandable lesson with great demo!

Thank you very much!!

[chyrd]

best demo on youtube

[concon9326]

he is definatly gay.

[JakeAHarris]

@concon9326 Yeah, that's obvious from his wedding ring.

[chyrd]

@concon9326 And you came to this conclusion how?  Why would it matter to you if he was? Does that make the lesson less effective? Or are you just a homophobe? Studies show that the people who are most homophobic, also have the strongest homosexual tendencies... :D

[kiminokami]

@concon9326 What does "definatly" mean?

[goldenweapon]

Awesome video. The first one I've seen on youtube that takes the breast bone out from behind.

[beecakesem]

Finally a video with clear and uncomplicated instructions to break down my chicken. I have struggled for years. Wish this video had been on my radar before.

[fromthe209]

nice cutting!

[DragOzze]

awesome vid

[dontyousayhey]

Agree with Bobcats110 - good instructions (not too wordy - which I hate) and good camera shots. I just cut up my first chicken correctly (previous attempts were ugly) - thanks Ian!

[ytube777]

clear, concise, excellent editing. easily the best video on cutting up a whole chicken on youtube.

[chillyspoon]

Really well explained

[sfdmw]

This is a really good video. I didn't realize how much the chicken has all the cutting points drawn on it already!

[TanJianWei92]

WOW , GOOD VIDEO ! Now i learn a new way to cut up chicken :D yay !

[coloradocook1]

This is great! I miss Gourmet magazine already.

[PsYk1K5]

I'm taking a culinary class in my first semester of college. I need to cut up a chicken just like this for my final exam. However, the chicken must be cut french breast. If anyone can find me a video on that or simply tell me the difference (in detail would be nice), I'd be very grateful.

[googo151]

brilliant!

[NoCommentLeftUnsaid]

This is an example of how all cooking videos should be produced. Clear, direct and accurate. No surprise that it's from Gourmet. So sorry to see you go, but these experts, like Ian, should have no difficulty landing on their feet.

[WthIsThaT]

PROPS for the pro.

[paperchasin23]

genius

[2c4u22]

It can be a little tricky to find that cartilage around the breast bone but you make it all look SO EASY! Thanks for a terrific lesson! You're a great teacher. Probably best to have a damp towel nearby cuz' raw chicken can be SLIPPERY! (As I learned the hard way - lol) Thanks!!

[Bobcats110]

Best demo video on YouTube. Very detailed and explained in simple terms. Good camera shots and closeups.

[devivar1958]

Great lesson

[LuckyStrikeDEAD]

That is the best way I have seen someone cut up a whole chicken.