Get ready for a sizzling tale straight from the kitchen! When it comes to cooking, I’m the master chef in my relationship. I put on my headphones, channel my inner Gordon Ramsay, and whip up culinary delights while my SO sits back and relaxes. But yesterday, things took a spicy turn when my spouse decided to watch me cook! Little did I know, a heated debate was about to unfold over a seemingly innocent chicken dish. Buckle up, because this story is about to get juicy!
Cooking Up a Storm in the Kitchen!

In the Zone: Chef Extraordinaire!

Spouse Takes an Interest in Cooking!

Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken on the Menu!

Defrosting the Chicken: Microwave Magic! ⏰

Seasoning the Chicken: Chef’s Touch! ✨

Salmonella Scare: To Wash or Not to Wash?

Microbiologist to the Rescue: Cooking Kills Germs!

Washing Chicken: More Harm Than Good?

Spouse Refuses to Believe the Expert!

Pulling Out the PhD Card: Mic Drop Moment!

Spouse Gets Mad: “Dietary Choices” Debacle!

The Great Chicken Washing Debate: A Microbiologist’s Perspective!
Who would’ve thought a simple honey-glazed roasted chicken could cause such a stir? When my spouse questioned my cooking methods, insisting that I wash the chicken to get rid of salmonella and other germs, I knew I had to set the record straight. As a PhD microbiologist, I explained that proper cooking temperatures kill off the microbes, and washing the chicken spreads bacteria everywhere! Despite my expertise, my SO refused to believe me, leading to a heated argument about “dietary choices.” Can you believe it? I mean, they’ve been eating my unwashed chicken all this time without getting sick! So, let’s see what the internet has to say about this sizzling debate!
Washing chicken is dangerous, he’s in the right

Washing raw chicken is actually , and here’s why
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Microbiologist fights back against controlling spouse’s unsafe chicken washing

Partner called stupid for demanding raw chicken washing. NTA.

Cooking rules: your kitchen, your rules. Don’t wash chicken

Microbiologist’s wife argues with expert over washing raw chicken

Washing raw chicken is a big no-no. NTA wins!

Washing raw chicken spreads bacteria, but microwaving it doesn’t?

Microbiologist’s wife demands raw chicken washing, NTA explains public health.

Washing raw chicken is a waste of time and dangerous

Cultural differences in washing chicken explained

Washing raw chicken is unsafe? Microbiologist’s wife learns why

Cultural differences in washing chicken discussed with empathy and understanding

Cooking for them again? NTA and partner’s dangerous.

Vegetarian explains why washing chicken is unnecessary and unhygienic.
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Hilarious response to washing raw chicken debate

Rinsing chicken spreads germs? NTA for not washing.

Cooking advice gone wrong, but who’s really at fault?

No need to wash chicken? This NTA commenter thinks so

Washing chicken: personal preference or necessary step?

Cooking tip: Always wash your hands, not your chicken

Microbiologist defends not washing raw chicken, NTA wins.

Cultural differences in washing chicken discussed with sensitivity

Food handler warns against washing raw chicken for salmonella risk.

Unwashed chicken debate: To wash or not to wash?

Microbiologist’s wife demands raw chicken washing. Top comments disagree. NTA.

Don’t wash chicken! Mic drop by microbiologist sparks debate.

Confusion over washing chicken sparks debate in comments section

Expert microbiologist defends washing-free chicken cooking

Learn something new – washing raw chicken sprays germs

NTA stands firm on washing chicken, but admits to questionable snacking

Suggesting research for better meat prep #FoodForThought

Washing raw chicken doesn’t wash off salmonella
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NTA comment suggests working on communication in a relationship

Why bother washing chicken? NTA’s comment makes a compelling argument

Washing chicken is a funny concept, NTA agrees
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Washing raw chicken is a **bad idea** according to CDC
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Washing raw chicken debate: bleach surfaces or skip it?

Washing chicken is a personal choice, NTA explains tradition
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Mic drop! Don’t mess with a microbiologist.
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Microbiologist’s wife demands washing raw chicken, but commenter defends NTA

Microbiologist husband gets schooled on sanitation, NTA wins

Washing chicken: to do or not to do?

Cooking newbie partner being a backseat driver, NTA
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Partner learns something new and hopefully comes around

Washing chicken: dietary choice or kitchen faux-pas?
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NTA’s response to dangerous raw chicken washing with advice

NTA microbiologist shuts down wife’s chicken washing demand

60-year-old chicken eater says no need to wash

Agreement on not washing raw chicken sparks discussion.

Expert advice on handling raw chicken and a tasty stuffing

Skeptical commenter doubts authenticity of chicken-washing argument.
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“YTA” called out for last arrogant statement

Cook’s hilarious Gordon Ramsay reference shuts down partner’s demand.

Mic drop moment: NTA microbiologist shuts down raw chicken debate.

Washing chicken is unnecessary and heat kills bacteria. NTA.
