Spatchcock

Poultry

Spatchcock

Spatchcocked guinea fowl is backbone-out and flattened for even, faster roasting or grilling with maximum skin exposure. Lean poultry sits between chicken and pheasant—slightly gamey with darkish white meat. Season under the skin, roast or grill hard, rest, and use the backbone for stock. Ideal when whole-bird service must finish faster.

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CookedFreshPreparedRoastedWhole

Traits

IntactPortionPrep ReadySpatchcockVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 179

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.99 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Cholesterol 88 mg
  • Sodium 73.7 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.02 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.48 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.5 g
  • Water 63.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Spatchcock of Guinea Fowl: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Portuguese and Mediterranean trade spread guinea fowl into Europe; spatchcock of guinea fowl took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Portuguese and Mediterranean trade spread guinea fowl into Europe. Cooks treated spatchcock of guinea fowl as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As guinea fowl cookery specialised, spatchcock was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Portuguese and Mediterranean trade spread guinea fowl into Europe.

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