Meaning of the word spatchcock in English

What does spatchcock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spatchcock

US /ˈspætʃ.kɑːk/
UK /ˈspætʃ.kɒk/
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Noun

a chicken or other game bird split open and grilled or roasted

Example:
We had a delicious spatchcock chicken for dinner.
The chef prepared a perfectly seasoned spatchcock.

Verb

to prepare (a chicken or other game bird) by splitting it open and grilling or roasting it

Example:
The easiest way to cook a whole chicken is to spatchcock it.
We decided to spatchcock the turkey for Thanksgiving.