Is charred chicken good for you? Unpacking the health risks of high-heat cooking
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According to the National Cancer Institute, cooking muscle meat at high temperatures creates chemical compounds like heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). This raises important questions about whether **is charred chicken good for you**, and what steps you can take to make your grilled meals safer.