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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TexChik · F

You must first season your skillet...with oil in the oven ...they give directions. But as far as washing it...don't. Wipe it out clean, then rinse , do not scrub. Put it on the burner to drive off all the water. When its cool enough, a light coat of cooking oil is necessary . The skillet will turn black , but the heat will sterilize it.

I have my mom's skillet, which was her mom's. She wrote those directions down . My husband cooks with the latest nonstick stuff. It tastes the same to me. I make corn bread in the cast iron more often.

Suggestmeone · M

@TexChik Cast iron skillet cornbread is the only way to go. The best I ever have.