Q4 -- What’s an easy way to reduce the amount of potentially cancer-causing heterocyclic amines (HCAs) that form when chicken is broiled or grilled?

A keep the chicken refrigerated until just before cooking

B remove the skin after the chicken is cooked

C remove the skin before the chicken is cooked

D before broiling or grilling the chicken, pre-cook it in a microwave for a few minutes and pour off the juices

E any of the above

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