News — wood vs plastic cutting boards for raw chicken

If you want the safest and most practical option for raw chicken, use a dedicated plastic board for the raw poultry itself and a 45x35cm wood or bamboo board for carving the cooked chicken. In our own kitchens at Deer & Oak, we pair a dishwasher safe plastic board for the raw stage with a substantial 1.8 kg to 2.1 kg wooden board for serving and slicing once the meat reaches at least 75°C. Wood vs plastic cutting boards for raw chicken: the short answer For the raw, slippery stage, plastic wins on pure hygiene convenience because you can put...