But not every housewife knows how to process chicken while keeping the flavor and ensuring food safety!
Mistakes in processing chicken can make many mothers “panic” because they accidentally repeat their own habits.
1. Thawing chicken by soaking in water
Many people have the habit of taking chicken from the freezer and soaking it in water to thaw it. But this will promote bacterial growth, which can lead to the risk of food poisoning.
The safest way to thaw chicken is to put it in the refrigerator compartment to thaw naturally.
Advice: The safest way to thaw chicken is to put it in the refrigerator compartment to thaw naturally. Before cooking, allow enough time to bring the chicken out for processing right away.
2. Storing chicken in the freezer incorrectly
How do you usually store chicken in the freezer? Put it in a plastic bag and throw it straight into the freezer? If you do this, it can cause chicken water to leak out and affect other foods.
Put the chicken in a proper plate or store it in a covered plastic box.
Advice: Put the chicken in a proper plate or store it in a covered plastic box to ensure that the odor does not permeate the refrigerator.
3. Washing chicken with cold water
Washing chicken with cold water can potentially spread bacteria that you might not be aware of.
Advice: Instead of washing with cold water, why don’t you wash with warm hot water to ensure that the raw chicken is cleaner?
4. Using utensils that have touched raw chicken
Many people unintentionally use one knife to cut many different types of food at the same time. This inadvertently spreads salmonella bacteria from raw meat to other foods and is the cause of diarrhea.
Advice: After cutting chicken, you should thoroughly clean the utensils before intending to use them for other foods. Or it is best to buy separate utensils for handling raw meat, cooked meat, vegetables, and fruits…
5. Forgetting to wash hands before and after handling raw chicken
Hands are the most prone to bacterial contamination, if your hands come into contact with raw chicken, the bacteria will easily spread to anything else your hands touch.
Advice: Remember to wash your hands before/after handling raw chicken and avoid touching any surfaces in the kitchen.
Used utensils need to be thoroughly cleaned with dish soap and rinsed with boiling water to ensure hygiene.
According to Nhip Song Viet
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