1. Remove the skin (if desired)

This is often the part that concentrates the most fat and impurities. Removing it also lightens the dish.

2. Wash in a container of cold water

Avoid rinsing directly under the tap: this could spray micro-droplets into the kitchen. Instead, use a large bowl, fill it with cold water, and submerge the chicken.

Rinse it two or three times to remove the preservative liquids.

3. Soak with lemon or vinegar