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- Place chicken in a pot and cover with water
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt per liter of water
- Heat on low so it comes to a gentle boil, not too fast
- Once it boils, remove from heat and let it sit for 20–30 minutes
Then pour out the broth, rinse the chicken, and cook in fresh water. Most of the chemicals will be left behind in that first round of broth.
3. Remove the Skin and Excess Fat
The skin and fat contain the highest concentration of hormones and antibiotics.
If you’re health-conscious, it’s best to remove them.
Still want that crispy golden skin? You can keep it, just make sure you follow the broth-discarding method first.
Extra Tips for Cleaner Chicken

Use a Pressure Cooker
- Pressure cooking at 120°C (248°F) helps break down more chemicals than standard boiling.
- It’s especially good for reducing residual antibiotics and preservatives.
Note: It doesn’t eliminate everything, and doesn’t replace buying better-quality meat—but it helps.
Try the “Triple Clean” Method
This is the most thorough way to prepare chicken:
- Soak the meat in lemon water for 15–30 minutes (optional but helpful)
- Boil and discard the first broth
- Rinse the meat
- Finish cooking in the oven, slow cooker, or stew pot
This combines chemical, thermal, and mechanical purification. You’ll remove more residues than by using just one method.
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