Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Chicken Marbella & How to Break Down a Whole Bird!

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green olives

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red wine vinegar

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White vinegar is an economical alternative.

Introduce the dish Chicken Marbella and its history.

Thank sponsors: Florida Kanye Rum, Halados Mexico, Shun knives.

Explain the importance of marinating chicken overnight with shallots, oregano, salt, red wine vinegar, and garlic.

Demonstrate how to break down a whole chicken: wash and dry the chicken, place it on a cutting board.

Remove the dark quarters by cutting through the skin, popping the bone out, and cutting along the backbone.

Flatten the thigh to ensure all meat is removed and explain about rendering chicken fat.

Cut the legs and thighs apart by locating the strip of fat that indicates where to cut.

Separate the two legs from the two thighs, handling any broken bones carefully.

Set aside the backs and wing tips for later use.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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