Pronunciation: /ˈspætʃkɒk/
noun a chicken or game bird that has been split open and grilled or roasted flat
A1 I saw a spatchcock at the farmer's market.
A2 The chef demonstrated how to spatchcock a chicken.
B1 Spatchcocking is a popular method for cooking poultry.
B2 The spatchcocked turkey cooked much faster than if it had been left whole.
C1 The spatchcock technique involves removing the backbone of the bird before cooking.
C2 After spatchcocking the duck, the chef marinated it in a delicious herb mixture.
verb to split open and grill or roast a chicken or game bird flat
A1 I spatchcocked the chicken before grilling it.
A2 She learned how to spatchcock a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
B1 The chef demonstrated how to spatchcock a duck in the cooking class.
B2 After watching the tutorial, he was able to spatchcock a Cornish hen with ease.
C1 The culinary expert spatchcocked the quail effortlessly, showcasing his skills.
C2 Spatchcocking the game hen requires precision and expertise to ensure even cooking.
formal The chef demonstrated the proper technique to spatchcock a chicken during the cooking class.
informal I always spatchcock my turkey because it cooks faster and more evenly that way.
slang Let's spatchcock this bird and get it on the grill!
figurative She decided to spatchcock her schedule for the week to fit in all of her appointments.
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