How to “Remove” All the Chemicals from Store-Bought Chicken — A Meatpacking Worker’s Secret Tip

How to “Clean” Store-Bought Chicken Before Cooking: A Tip From a Meatpacking Worker

If you’ve ever wondered why supermarket chicken sometimes tastes different from farm-fresh chicken, the answer often lies in how quickly it grows. Factory-farmed chickens reach full size in just 30–40 days thanks to feed supplements and occasional injections to prevent disease. Because of this, many people are cautious about cooking store-bought chicken.

Here’s a simple method I learned from a meatpacking worker that improves both the flavor and texture of your chicken while helping remove some of those industrial additives.