[La lamy]

OP, I thought you were completely understandable. Sorry I can't give you a store reference, but wanted you to know there always seems to be a crass unwarranted comment on most threads. Cheers.

[Judy n Ron]

Originally Posted by mydavid

Maybe someone out there my know while you can go to any of our grocery store and find many different cuts of package chicken. For some time now I can't find split chicken breast, all kinds of skinless chicken breast, but none with the bone and skin. I've asked the store, and they got no answer. You ask why I care, I have a couple of recipes that require split breast.

I have had meat shears forever. It's cheaper to do it yourself and very easy to cut chicken. Simply buy a whole breast and cut it down the breast bone with your shears. It doesn't take a lot of hand strength. Ron

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by mydavid

Maybe someone out there my know while you can go to any of our grocery store and find many different cuts of package chicken. For some time now I can't find split chicken breast, all kinds of skinless chicken breast, but none with the bone and skin. I've asked the store, and they got no answer. You ask why I care, I have a couple of recipes that require split breast.

I always see them at Winn Dixie. I find it hard to believe that Publix doesnt have any. I get them all the time

[janetgolf2win]

Try going to Earth Fare in Ocala and speak to a butcher. They should be able to help.

[KCrowne]

Originally Posted by mydavid

Maybe someone out there my know while you can go to any of our grocery store and find many different cuts of package chicken. For some time now I can't find split chicken breast, all kinds of skinless chicken breast, but none with the bone and skin. I've asked the store, and they got no answer. You ask why I care, I have a couple of recipes that require split breast.

I also use recipes that call for split chicken breasts. I can’t always find them, as they aren’t plentiful, but Publix (Mulberry) has them from time to time. You might ask the butcher at the store to see if they have any in the back that haven’t been brought out to the display case yet.

[fme309]

Try Fresh Market

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by mike1946

Why would anyone throw away most of a chicken ??? or even the carcass which will make wonderful chicken stock for many other soups and stews with none of the other additives that appear on the labels of store bought stocks. The food waste in the USA is shocking and it's about time basic food management i.e. cooking was taught from an early age in schools .. my Mom taught me and it's stood me in good stead for many a long year.

I am guessing you are referring to my post. It’s easier if you quote the post. Since our chickens came from the coop, we actually used all the chicken, including the head, and feet.
So after 50 years I just buy the parts I want, and don’t have to eat the Named chicken for Sunday dinner. However some in TV would not use a whole chicken, and then make stock. So yes it would be a waste

Have never been a fan of dark meat, and always buy chicken with bone. That way I can make a stock and freeze it.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by mydavid

Maybe someone out there my know while you can go to any of our grocery store and find many different cuts of package chicken. For some time now I can't find split chicken breast, all kinds of skinless chicken breast, but none with the bone and skin. I've asked the store, and they got no answer. You ask why I care, I have a couple of recipes that require split breast.

Aldi.

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Chicken processors prepare the product that sells.

Dark meat, for example, is processed for the Latino market as they prefer dark meat. Most dark meat is exported to Latino countries.

I lived in Miami for 20 yrs , very Latino, restaurants Latin every corner, married a Latino w lots of relatives.... aaaahh never , never, have I been served at any Latin eatery Dark Meat Chicken, not even an option on the menu, or w his family, or all the grocieries stores... NOPE. Not even in the chicken Isle. Noooope... or any of their recipes for dark meat chicken only... come Thanksgiving... no one wanted dark meat... except Me... !!! but then I'm NOT Latino....as a mater of fact... they LOVE PORK..... also, Google, said, most of the dark meat is shipped to China and Russia.... its very popular with them...

[bjd0105]

Fresh market has them all the time when I'm there. Good luck

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

I have never cut up a chicken myself but want to try it as I understand you can cut it in half and put it on the grill that way and it cooks faster.

Take the whole chicken cut down the center remove backbone, leaving the breast side intact. Push down on opened carcass breaking up bone, and flatten out the chicken as much as possible.

I wrap 2 bricks with foil, heat it on the grill, then put chicken on the grill skin side up first with the brick on top. Need a low flame or otherwise you will have a burned outside and not so done inside. Flip over and replace brick.
If I am in a hurry I Sous Vide the entire chicken first, then finish on the grill. But that’s a whole other piece of kitchen equipment most don’t have.

If it doesn’t come out right the first time, it makes excellent stock, and soup. Culinary term for flattened chicken is called spatchcock.

Trader Joe’s has Spatchcock Chickens ready to go in the case, and Butcher in wildwood. Excellent presentation for company, or a fun dinner.

[RedChariot]

OP, I buy them all the time. Publix and Fresh Market. Last week they were on sale at Publix for $1.99 lb. Bought a bunch.

[Tjjohnsonnotaryservices]

Originally Posted by mydavid

Maybe someone out there my know while you can go to any of our grocery store and find many different cuts of package chicken. For some time now I can't find split chicken breast, all kinds of skinless chicken breast, but none with the bone and skin. I've asked the store, and they got no answer. You ask why I care, I have a couple of recipes that require split breast.

Try the Walmart Neighborhood store at 270 Heald Way, TV FL 32163

[cassjax2]

I’ve seen ads for The Fresh Market for split breasts (1.99 lb on, I think, Wednesdays) but not sure if the skin is on.

[VICAR OF DIBLEY]

Fresh Market.u