Chicken is the most popular protein in America, but it still makes many home cooks squeamish. People come up with viral hacks to remove chicken tendons. Some folks carefully dodge any potential bones ...

Studies are probably right that washing raw chicken does more harm than good, but they're predicated on the assumption that your sink is clean to begin with. (It's definitely not.) No, you probably ...

Social media isn’t exactly known for being a welcoming place to have a productive discussion or share your opinions. Even the most inoffensive posts can breed noxious comments sections. Take this ...

It’s an age-old debate that's been dividing the culinary community for decades: Should you rinse raw chicken — or any kind of poultry — before cooking it? One of America's most beloved chefs, Julia ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Do you wash raw chicken before you cook it? That question has led to an online debate after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a tweet advising people not to wash raw ...

Should you wash your raw chicken before cooking? According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chicken does not need to be cleaned, and doing so may be more harmful than beneficial ...

Raw chicken normally has salmonella, campylobacter, and a bunch of other bacteria (Image: Canva) Washing raw chicken increases risk of Salmonella due to cross-contamination Cooking chicken to 165°F is ...

Studies show washing raw chicken may spread harmful bacteria—but the real risks depend on what’s happening in your kitchen.