A lot of people talk about raw chicken as if it's radioactive, but in reality, it's no different than any other raw meat. You should be fine if you follow a few basic safety precautions. The first thing is to use a dedicated chopping board for raw meat. If you don't have one, I recommend disinfecting the cutting board with an antibacterial spray such as bleach. After disinfecting the board, I usually run it through the dishwasher. To avoid cross-contamination, you also want to thoroughly wash all utensils and surfaces that come into contact with the chicken with soap and hot water before using them for anything else. Of course, you can wear gloves if you want to avoid contact with the raw meat, but it's not strictly necessary. Just wash your hands thoroughly when you're finished.