Washing Chicken Before Cooking
If you type “washing chicken before cooking” on YouTube, you will find many comments insisting that one should wash it before cooking it. Why do they suggest this? The answer is simple: They think it will kill the germs on the meat.
However, the germs on chicken are killed by cooking and heat, not washing it. Do not wash any meat before cooking it, whether it is poultry, meat, or eggs. This is because washing can further spread germs all over your kitchen and food.