Chicken is the star of our meals: roasted, grilled, in sauce, or in salads, it’s a welcome addition to all sorts of recipes. However, a question often arises: should it be cleaned before cooking? Behind its apparent simplicity lies a lesser-known truth… Some factory-farmed chickens can contain residues from chemical processing. So how can you make chicken more natural without complicating matters?
What’s hidden in supermarket chicken?
On the shelf, pinkish chicken breasts and shiny thighs look like they came straight from a traditional farm. However, industrially produced meats may contain traces of preservatives or hygiene agents.
Nothing alarming—these practices are strictly regulated—but many consumers prefer to limit these additives in their diets. The good news: just a few simple steps are enough to clean chicken before cooking.
The Right Steps for Cleaner, Healthier Chicken
A former slaughterhouse worker confesses that a good house cleaning can make a big difference.
For detailed cooking instructions, please go to the next page or click the Open button (>). Don’t forget to share the recipe with your Facebook friends.Here is his method, simple and effective:
Remove the skin (if desired).
This is often the part that collects the most fat and impurities. Removing it also lightens the dish.
Wash the chicken in a container of cold water.
Avoid rinsing directly under running water: this can cause micro-droplets to splash around the kitchen. Instead, use a large bowl, fill it with cold water, and submerge the chicken.
