No, you shouldn't wash raw chicken before cooking it. So why do people still do it?

Washing chicken splashes bacteria around One of the more compelling arguments why washing raw poultry under a running tap is a risky activity comes from recent research on water droplets ejected from the surface of washed chicken. No, you shouldn't wash raw chicken before cooking it. Here's why Chicken meat and germs Incorrect cooking temperatures and cross-contamination between different foods are two of the most important factors linked to foodborne illness. [Extracted from the article]

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