[Thomas_Rivera]

I was wondering if anyone knew if burning my food was bad. I don't really know how to cook with seasoning or any of that so when i do cook chicken I just cook it through and burn it because I like the flavor. Is there anything bad with doing that? Or can I just burn through all the meat I want without having to worry much.

[Kramer]

The more you burn, the more denatured the protein becomes...In other words, the more useless it becomes. Burning the outside surface is fine, burning it through is not.

[Thomas_Rivera]

Ah alright thanks. I rarely burn through the meat so thats good. I just like to have a crispy outer shell.

[Freak]

As Bobo said more denaturing and burnt = carcinogens, don't do it.