I've made these flattened chicken tights in the oven without the stove

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

does browning like that can cause cancer? or perhaps unless it is burnt there is no worry?

also.. if you want less splatter use one of these metal mesh covers.. as i said. on medium heat there is no much splatter. but with the mesh even less..

 

[taxlady]

I don't really care for the splatter guard mesh. It's a nuisance to clean, unless you have a dishwasher. In fact, it's enough more nuisance to clean than wiping down the stove, that I don't really use mine.

 

[dragnlaw]

I used to use my splatter guard but it was never the right size for my pan. The outside edges became very blackened and and fats in them would stink. Didn't mind washing it - swishing in hot soapy water was good.
But really stopped using it due to the overhang. As it would also get in the way of other pots plus not place to put it safely without the whole counter getting gucky. As taxy says, would rather just wipe up what was there and also learned that sometimes you don't need the heat that hot or dry your ingredients a bit more.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i wash it in less than a minute.
but it is true. it is easier to clean a flat stove..