Chicken has a bit of a reputation. Undercook it and you’ve got problems, overcook it and you’re left chewing through something suspiciously close to cardboard. Add to that the endless advice – season generously, cook it through, don’t wash it – and suddenly a simple dinner feels like a science experiment.   But before any of that, there’s one small step that quietly makes a big difference: pat it dry.  … Continue reading What to do before you cook chicken (and no, it’s not rinsing it)