I always rinse off chicken before doing anything with it. As far as breading- salt and peppered flour in a ziplock, shake off excess, dip in beaten egg, then roll in seasoned breadcrumbs, and skillet fry...I do that more than " just a few times a yr.". Actually this is my go-to for any breaded.....meat or veggie......my new found wow that's good----breaded pickle slices!