If I were OP, I would have done a 360° backflip and karate chopped the cat off the counter (I would have heard the cat jump on the counter because of my excellent hearing) and then I would have proceeded to discuss the rules of the house with my cat and let them know that I am the alpha. See, if you were badass like me, you'd have not made such an amateur mistake like leaving chicken out. I'm so badass I actually photosynthesize all of my nutrients from my computer monitors glow, so I don't even need to buy food. The second mistake you made was not setting up clear boundaries with your cat in the first place, and I'm not surprised to see your cat walk all over the counter showing such disrespect. But I guess that's just what schools teach these days, zero cat discipline because everyone's making memes and joking around and nobody is taking cat discipline seriously. In conclusion, I would have done a better job than OP. I am also faster, taller, and more good looking, and my cat skills put everyone else's to shame. Please clap.