We have very different size kitchens if you think I have space to leave stuff on my worktop in the middle of cooking

Of course you sanitise the top before you put something else on it, sorry I thought i was clearer about that.

My sink is also deep enough to be able to wash my hands without spraying whatever is underneath everywhere with ease, so I'm thinking that's point two for different kitchens between where I live and you do.

Finally, who the hell is washing chicken?! That sounds like someone who shouldn't be near a kitchen