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Don’t wash that chicken before you grill it. Here’s why.

And other tips to make your barbecue the best — and healthiest — on the block

Kelly Homesley
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Published June 17, 2025
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  • grilling
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  • Charlotte
  • Char.R
  • GCM
  • registered dietitian

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  • summer safety
  • grilling
  • healthy recipes
  • Charlotte
  • Char.R
  • GCM
  • registered dietitian

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