Do you think it's safe to cook chicken in a cast iron skillet?

I'm new to cooking. I just bought a new cast iron skillet.

I'm wanting to use it to cook chicken, because it can withstand high heat. Apparently, that's the best way to cook a chicken breast - high heat and fast.

The makers of the skillet recommend hand washing and light seasoning with oil after each use. Will the hand washing be enough to kill the bacteria from the chicken? Or, did most of the bacteria die after being in the oven at high heat?

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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

The temperature kills salmonella. If you don't get sick from eating the chicken, then you won't get sick from licking the pan. What I'm wondering is why you put a cast iron skillet into the oven... seems counterproductive for what you want if you want a quick and hard sear

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@MartinTheFirst Well, the cast iron skillet can withstand higher heat vs any other material. I am looking to cook at higher heat than porcelain or even stainless steel can withstand.

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@perceptivei damn, that's intense.

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@MartinTheFirst The dishes I like have a max heat of 400°. That's what it says on the brand's website. I love beautiful porcelain dishes and other materials, too. Everything I've researched has said 400° is the safe maximum temperature for said materials. This is why I bought the cast iron. I want to use it at 425°.