- Lay the bird breast side up on a board.

- Using poultry shears or kitchen scissors, cut either side of the backbone to cut the backbone away.

- Turn the chicken so it is breast side up and flatten it slightly. Use the heel of your hand to press firmly along the breastbone.

- The breastbone and the wishbone will break and the bird will lie flat.

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