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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jackrabbit10 · M

cast iron will rust very fast.I use a light coat of Pam cooking spray .wipe with paper towel. the more you use it the better it will cook, I have two that my mom had 50 years ago,

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@jackrabbit10 That's what the makers of this cast iron skillet recommend. Wash with a little soap, [i]immediately[/i] dry and coat with light cooking oil spray. Oh, and they say to wipe away any residue from the oil spray.

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

@jackrabbit10 NEVER use water on cast iron. Dump salt in the skillet and rub it clean with a rag.

jackrabbit10 · M

@perceptivei it will last for years, if taken care of .if you like corn bread it is great for that,