Cooking chicken safely when using it for dinner is crucial because of the harmful bacteria found in the chicken meat. The bacteria in chicken can cause food poisoning if it isn't properly cooked. Chicken is an inexpensive way to make a delicious main dish, soup, salad or snack. You can eat it if it isn't cooked properly. Otherwise, you could end up eating the pink, raw meat that has bacteria. This article will provide tips on how to safely cook chicken, how to thaw chicken, and how to defrost chicken. These are some basic food safety tips when working with chicken: Handling raw or cooked poultry requires that you wash your hands with soapy water. - Use different kitchen equipment to cook and prepare raw poultry. - Clean all equipment and surfaces, including knives, utensils, and work surfaces, thoroughly. Chicken Done Temp Before cooking chicken, you must ensure that it is completely defrosted. It is possible to burn the chicken if the meat hasn't been properly thawed. F...