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Have you ever gone to the kitchen to prepare a chicken dish, only to find yourself wondering if it should be washed before cooking?

If so, this article is for you! We'll walk through the reasons why washing chicken before cooking is not recommended, and provide some tips on how to handle raw poultry safely. Let's get started!

Introduction

Washing your chicken before cooking it seems like a no-brainer. After all, you wouldn’t eat raw chicken, so why wouldn’t you wash it before cooking? It turns out that washing your chicken can actually do more harm than good.

When you wash chicken, you’re more likely to spread bacteria around your kitchen. Chicken is often contaminated with campylobacter. When you wash chicken, the water can splash and spread the bacteria to other surfaces in your kitchen, like your countertops or sink.

What’s more, washing chicken doesn’t actually get rid of all the bacteria. Some of the bacteria will still be present on the chicken even after you wash it. And when you cook the chicken, those bacteria will still be present and can make you sick.

So what’s the best way to avoid getting sick from raw chicken? The best way is to cook your chicken thoroughly. Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will kill any bacteria present on the chicken and make it safe to eat.

So there you have it! There’s no need to wash your chicken before cooking it – just make sure you cook it thoroughly and you’ll be fine.

What Happens When You Wash Chicken Before Cooking?

If you're like most people, you probably think that washing chicken before cooking it is the best way to ensure that it's clean and safe to eat. However, this is actually not the case! When you wash chicken before cooking it, you're actually increasing the risk of cross-contamination and making it more likely for bacteria to spread.

Here's what happens when you wash chicken before cooking it:

1. You're increasing the risk of cross-contamination

When you wash chicken before cooking it, you're essentially splashing bacteria-laden water all over your kitchen counters, sink, and even yourself. This increases the risk of cross-contamination and makes it more likely for foodborne illnesses to spread.

2. You're not actually killing all the bacteria

Washing chicken with soap and water does not actually kill all of the bacteria that may be present on the meat. In fact, studies have shown that washing chicken can actually increase the number of certain types of bacteria that are present on the meat.

3. You could be making your chicken less safe to eat

If you don't cook chicken properly after washing it, you could be making it less safe to eat. That's because when you wash chicken, you remove its natural protective coating which helps keep harmful bacteria out. Without this coating, your cooked chicken may not be as effective at protecting you from foodborne illnesses.

Reasons Not to Wash Chicken Before Cooking

1. Washing chicken before cooking it can actually increase your risk of food poisoning.
2. Washing chicken can spread bacteria around your kitchen, increasing the chances of cross-contamination.
3. Washing chicken can also remove the natural protective oils from the skin, making it more susceptible to drying out or overcooking.
4. Finally, washing chicken before cooking it just isn't necessary - cooking the chicken properly will kill any bacteria present.