How to joint a chicken into 8 pieces video
This easy-to-follow video shows you how to calmly joint a chicken and portion it into 8 pieces – 2 thigh, 2 drumsticks, 2 breasts, 2 wings – leaving a carcass for making delicious homemade stock.
Follow our full step-by-step guide.

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