How to Cut Chicken Breast Butterfly?

To butterfly a chicken breast, you'll need a sharp knife and a flat surface. The goal is to create a thinner, more even piece of chicken.

Here's how:

1. Prepare: Place the chicken breast on a cutting board.

2. Cut horizontally: Using a sharp knife, slice into the thickest part of the chicken breast horizontally, starting from one side and cutting towards the other.

3. Stop before cutting all the way through: Leave about 1/2 inch (or slightly less) uncut, essentially creating a hinge. Ensure your fingers are safely out of the way.

4. Open: Open the chicken breast like a book, flattening it out. This creates the "butterfly" effect.

5. Optional: Flatten further: If desired, cover the butterflied chicken breast with plastic wrap and gently pound it with a meat mallet to an even thickness.