How Do You Prepare Your Chicken?

Are we really diving into the age-old debate of whether or not to wash chicken before cooking? You bet we are, and it’s all thanks to our fearless culinary influencer, Nara Smith.

For those unacquainted, Nara Smith is not just a pretty face with a large TikTok following. She’s a model, a culinary enthusiast, and an internet sensation, especially recognized for making food from scratch after being diagnosed with Lupus and eczema. Her massive viewership means that when she drops a culinary bombshell, the internet collectively gasps.

The Viral Confession

On August 15th, Nara posted a video that would shake the very foundation of online culinary discourse. While preparing chicken wings, she causally dropped the line: “I don’t wash my chicken because you genuinely don’t have to. You can do as you please.”

Yes, you heard that right. Nara’s dirty little secret is out—she doesn’t wash her chicken before cooking. To some, it’s akin to a culinary sin; to others, it’s just common sense. Welcome to the internet, where every little thing can create a seismic reaction.

The Internet’s Reaction

This revelation was enough to make social media explode in a frenzy of opinions, memes, and incredulous comments. Somehow, the cleanliness of poultry became a hot-button issue, with netizens choosing sides faster than you can say ‘salmonella’.

The witty remarks kept pouring in:

“I like Nara Smith’s aesthetic but I would never eat her food. You don’t wash chicken bruh 🙃”

“Nara said she don’t wash her chicken and I just don’t believe her.”

“Nara Smith not washing her chicken was not on my bingo card.”

“Nara Smith said she doesn’t wash her chicken… I had to unfollow. I know she the type but it was still too much to hear :/”

Amidst the chaos, there were also voices rallying to her defense:

“Oh honey she doesn’t need to wash them ’cause she makes her chicken from scratch 🤭”

“Justice for the chicken-non-washers!”

The Science Behind It

Before you pick up your soap and sponge, let’s delve into the science. According to some sources—notably the USDA—washing chicken might actually increase the risk of spreading harmful bacteria like campylobacter and salmonella around your kitchen. Yes, by letting that water run over your chicken, you’re potentially contaminating your entire kitchen environment.

One Twitter user felt particularly vindicated:

“Miss Nara Smith is doing it right! Stop washing your chicken, any bacteria will die when it’s cooked DUHHH.”

And for those still in disbelief:

“Wait, we don’t have to wash the chicken before cooking?!”

That’s right folks, you don’t have to turn your kitchen into a hazardous splash zone in the pursuit of cleaner poultry.

Controversy Brews, But Not All Are Displeased

It’s safe to say this isn’t the last we’ll hear of the great chicken washing debate. Reactions remained mixed, with some swearing off Nara’s culinary advice forever, and others embracing her methods with open arms (and unwashen chicken).

Is Nara Smith a culinary maverick leading us to a bacteria-free future, or is she simply too extreme for our delicate sensibilities? The answer, like so many things on the internet, is up for debate. But one thing’s for sure: Nara Smith has got us all talking about chicken in a way we never thought possible.

So, whether you’re a compulsive chicken washer or you daringly throw your poultry straight in the pan, remember: the internet will always have something to cluck about.

Final Thoughts

In the immortal words of Nara herself, “do as you please.” And maybe, just maybe, that’s the best cooking advice we can all agree on.