Chicken Culinary Guide
The most cooked protein in the home kitchen — and the most mishandled. Not because it's difficult. Because most people were never taught the mechanics.
DIY Gourmet Academy - Kitchen Math
A Taste of the Kitchen Math Module
Mathematical fluency is the backbone of kitchen consistency. Preview our module to master the core math skills every cook needs.
Master the Numbers Game
Ready to scale recipes and control costs like a pro? Get the complete Kitchen Math packet, join our exclusive Discord, and access all the essential tools.
Learning Objectives Preview
- Convert between imperial and metric systems with accuracy.
- Scale recipes up or down based on yield, portion, or batch.
- Apply baker’s percentages and hydration formulas in dough work.
- Use kitchen math to reduce waste, control cost, and improve consistency.
Core Concepts You'll Master
What You Get with the Full Packet
Complete Notion Packet
The full, editable unit with all instructor notes, rubrics, and expanded examples.
Exclusive Discord Access
Join a community of fellow cooks, ask questions, and get direct feedback.
All Downloadable Resources
Get immediate access to Conversion Charts, Scaling Worksheets, and Calculators.
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Station Quiz & Reflection
1. In baker's percentages, which ingredient is always considered 100%?
Downloadable Resources
Instructor-Only Section (Preview)
The full module contains detailed instructor notes, evaluation rubrics, and discussion prompts to guide learning.
Watch the technique. Then go deeper.
These videos cover chicken from every angle — how to break it down, cook it with control, and build the stock that makes everything else taste better. Each video is a window into professional technique. The Academy is where you learn to own it.
How To Trim Chicken Breast Like a Gourmet Chef
How to Cook Chicken Breast on the Stovetop — Extended Edition
How to Make Robust Chicken and Poultry Stocks
Cutting Chicken Breast — Strips, Fingers, Fajitas, Tenders & Slices
How to Cook Sliced and Cubed Chicken Breast
How to Butterfly a Chicken Breast
Chicken Wings — Air Fryer
Cooking Chicken Thighs — Skinless, Bone-In, Cast Iron
The video shows you the what. The Academy teaches you the why.
Knowing how to execute a technique once is different from understanding it well enough to adapt, troubleshoot, and repeat it in any situation. The DIY Gourmet Academy goes deeper: the mechanics of heat, the logic of knife work, and the systems that make professional kitchens consistent.