Did you even think that if you wash chicken prior cooking, it could be so harmful?
How should you handle raw chicken?
Studies show that you are better when you do not wash chicken prior cooking. Just try to cook your chicken at a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help kill all the harmful bacteria present in it.
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Keep in mind to clean the surface where you keep the raw chicken. And avoid contact with other food items with it even while keeping it in the refrigerator.