Despite the juicy and delicate taste of chicken meat, it is not very convenient to eat it in an official setting. Indeed, like most dishes, chicken is eaten with a knife in one hand and a fork in the other.
It is necessary
- - knife;
- - fork.
Instructions
Step 1
Chicken can be served in pieces or whole. In the latter case, you must first divide it into separate portions. First, separate the wings from it, then the legs and at the end - cut the breast. To cope with this difficult task quickly and easily, cut off pieces of cartilage located under the wing, thigh and lower leg of the bird. In this case, the knife should be in the right hand, and the fork in the left.
Step 2
Place the slice you like on your plate. Then, holding it with a fork, separate the meat from the bone by cutting it into small slices. After that, gently push the bone with the device to the edge of the plate. According to the rules of etiquette, only after that you can start your meal.
Step 3
Sometimes a special finger rinse is served with the dish. It is a bowl of water and a lemon wedge to eliminate unpleasant odors. In this case, you can finish off the meat remaining on the bone by gently picking up the bone with your thumb and forefinger. The gargle can be replaced by hot, wet wipes or paper caps, which are put on the tip of the chicken leg. In the absence of these items, it is better not to touch the bone with the meat remaining on it.
Step 4
Chicken tobacco is usually served whole. If you have such a dish on your menu, cut it according to the method described above - first cut off the wing or leg, cut off all the meat from them, and move the bones to the edge. After eating one part, separate the next, and so on. If gravy has been served with the chicken, pour it over the dish before cutting. The ability to take the bone in your hands in this case is also determined by the availability of means for their ablution or wiping.
Step 5
If you decide to enjoy the Kiev cutlet, carefully prick it with a fork before cutting. The butter in it sometimes splashes in all directions.
