Definitions

1. noun

a method of cutting and cooking poultry, typically a chicken, where the backbone is removed and the breast is flattened.

“To achieve even cooking, the chef spatchcocked the chicken before throwing it on the grill.”

2. verb

to cut and cook poultry in the style of spatchcocking, especially to flatten the breast.

“She spatchcocked the chicken and roasted it in the oven with some herbs and spices.”

3. verb

to cut and prepare a piece of meat in a similar way.

“He spatchcocked the pork chops and grilled them over high heat.”