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Spatchcock

usgb/ˈspætʃkɑːk/Volume
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Culinary Technique

Spatchcocking involves removing the backbone and flattening the bird for even cooking.

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The cookbook suggested spatchcocking the chicken for a crisper skin.
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Grilling Term

Spatchcock is a term often used in grilling and barbecuing circles for faster cooking time.

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At the BBQ, we decided to spatchcock the turkey to save time.
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Not Just Chicken

Although commonly associated with chicken, the technique applies to other birds too.

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We spatchcocked a game hen for our outdoor feast.
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