Step 1: With the breast-side facing up, slide a 90 cm piece of kitchen twine under the back and drumsticks.

Step 2: Cross the twine just above the drumsticks.

Step 3: Wrap the twine around the drumsticks and pull towards the outside to draw the drumsticks together.

Step 4: Pull the twine tightly along each side of the chicken between the joints of the drumsticks and the thighs.

Step 5: Tie the two ends of twine together between the neck bone and the top of the breast. Pull it tightly to bring the legs up against the breast.

Step 6: After you cut off any dangling twine, the chicken is ready for barbecue roasting or rotisserie cooking.