Spatchcocking is when you remove the backbone of a game hen, regular chicken or turkey so that it lays flat.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eBenefits of spatchcocking:u003c/strongu003eu003cbr/u003eCooking poultry flat against the heat source speeds up the cooking process. It typically cuts cooking time down by around half.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAll of the skin is facing upward which results in all-around crispy skin!u003cbr/u003e