Chicken is a staple in our meals: roasted, grilled, in a sauce, or in a salad, it’s a welcome addition to all kinds of recipes. But one question often comes up: should you clean it before cooking? Because behind its apparent simplicity lies a lesser-known reality… Some chickens from factory farms may contain residues from chemical treatments. So, how can you make your chicken more natural without making things complicated?

What supermarket chicken is hiding

On the shelf, the pinkish chicken breasts and shiny thighs look like they came straight from a traditional farm. Yet, in industrial production, some meats may contain traces of substances used for preservation or hygiene.