Learn why washing raw meat actually spreads germs, and how to easily prepare chicken and other proteins the safe way.

According to the USDA, all poultry should reach at least 165°F in order to be safe for consumption. Nobody wants undercooked chicken, and cooking with raw chicken can be daunting—but it doesn't have ...

Madhur Jaffrey’s Chicken Tikka Kebabs are about as foolproof as recipes come.

Roast your chicken at 425°F for crisp skin and juicy meat, especially with smaller birds. Check the thigh’s internal temperature reaches 165°F, then let the chicken rest. This high-heat method works ...

Chicken breasts, the most popular type of meat consumed in the U.S., are also often fodder for criticism due to their tendency to be dry and flavorless. While we’ve all likely experienced that at one ...

To determine the best way to defrost chicken, I tested the USDA’s three recommended methods, along with two other common, even if objectionable, ones.