Did you know that chicken is the most consumed type of meat in the United States? It's true! It's been steadily on the rise for decades, surpassing beef and pork. It's easy to see why, too: It's lean ...

Not sure if you should wash raw, uncooked chicken? Here’s what you need to know. To wash your chicken before cooking or not to wash your chicken before cooking—that is the ultimate question. The ...

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 ...

For decades, it seemed like common sense. You bring home raw chicken from the grocery store, unwrap it, and give it a good ...

When we talk about safely preparing food at home, we often stress the importance of washing and cleaning as we go. With raw poultry, however, experts make an exception: They say never wash your ...

The first time my future spouse saw me rinse a raw chicken, he was appalled. "But Julia Child says to!" I'm pretty sure I argued, to his disgust. Soon after, I found myself similarly horrified when he ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...