Preparation and Recipes

Food Safety

Over 80% of all cases of food-borne illnesses can be prevented by safe food handling. Wash your hands and clean your work area often. DON’T wash raw chicken- it can spread bacteria. You don’t have to worry about cleaning your chicken before cooking because when you cook chicken properly, any harmful bacteria is killed in the cooking process.

There are four main ways to protect you and your family from foodborne illness:

1. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often
2. Separate: Don’t cross-contaminate
3. Cook: Cook to proper temperatures
4. Chill: Refrigerate promptly

Chicken and Food Safety: An Easy Guide

Did you know that most Canadians over cook their chicken, leaving it dry? Use Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Handy Chicken Cooking Times Chart to make sure your chicken is cooked to perfection every time.

Recipes

• Spaghetti Squash & Chicken Au Gradin
• Grilled Drumsticks with Onion Marmalade
• Cheesy Spinach & Chicken Pierogi Casserole
• Garlicky Greek Chicken
• Pizzeria Quesadilla
• Mini Mexican Meatballs