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.
These may be saline solutions (to tenderize meat), cleaning agents used in slaughterhouses, or preservatives to extend shelf life.
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