This week, we’re serving up a throwback that ruined us the first time around—and is even more necessary before Thanksgiving kitchen chaos begins. Kara, Molly, and Jennie sit down with food-safety expert Katie Defour to unpack the deli fried chicken horror story that will haunt you (and maybe save your holiday meal).

From “Poppin’ Chicken” gone wrong to raw-poultry splash zones, bacteria that refuses to die, cutting board crimes, leftover myths, and cheese-board red flags, the girls break down the real kitchen mistakes people make every holiday season.

If you’ve ever reheated turkey, bought grocery-store fried chicken, or ignored that mysterious puddle in your fridge… this episode will change how you cook forever. Inspired by Kitchen Nightmares and fueled by real science—with plenty of Oh Gross! chaos in between—this is the guide you actually need before Thanksgiving.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro + the viral “Poppin’ Chicken” story that breaks the internet
02:02 – The Great Leftovers Debate: Rice vs. Potatoes (and why one can kill you)
05:06 – Meet Katie Defour, Food Safety Expert
12:06 – Cheese Board Rules: What’s safe and what’s a biohazard
26:00 – Deli & Dining Red Flags: Listeria, nasty ice bins, slimy lunch meat
37:38 – Raw Chicken Horror Stories & the “Poppin’ Chicken” deep dive
41:19 – Cutting Boards: The disgusting truth + how to actually clean them
52:30 – Final takeaways & your kitchen will never be the same

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