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Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

4.7 285 reviews

Master the art of breaking down a whole chicken and transforming each cut into a flavorful dish. With guidance from professional chefs, you’ll gain essential butchery skills, learn proper cooking techniques, and prepare recipes ranging from aromatic Chicken Tagine to classic Chicken Marsala. Elevate your confidence in the kitchen with tips for balancing flavors, doneness, and pan sauce mastery.

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4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
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Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

Hands-On Chicken Butchery and Cookery

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Description

Gain the confidence to butcher a whole chicken and then cook it to perfection in this hands-on class! Our Chefs will help you conquer your fears with butchery techniques and professional cooking tips while preparing recipes designed for each cut of chicken. Each student will work individually to butcher their own whole chicken and then work together in a team to prepare the recipes.

Menu:

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Paprika and Rosemary Roasted Chicken Legs and Wings
Chicken Marsala (Mushroom-Marsala Sauce)

Skills covered in class:

Butchering a whole chicken
Selecting the correct cooking method for the cut of chicken
Braising, roasting and sautéing
Determining chicken doneness
Working with fresh herbs and spices
Balancing flavors
Dredging
Making a pan sauce

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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Refund Policy

All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy.
You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee.
If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year.
If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place.
Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee.
No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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