Quickly and safely defrosting frozen chicken can be a real time saver. This in depth guide has tips, tricks and multiple methods to help you defrost chicken for dinner and free up space in the freezer.
Ingredients
es chicken breast, boneless OR
4-32ounceschicken thighs, boneless OR
1whole chicken, 3-4 lbs. OR
5lbsbone-
Instructions
Microwave Method:
Place the frozen chicken in a large microwave safe dish.
Cook the chicken on high for 1-2 minutes on each side flipping halfway through. Use the chart below to determine cooking time for different cuts of chicken.
5 lbs. bone-in chicken: Microwave in 1-1½ minute increments, breaking apart stuck together pieces and removing thawed pieces. Total microwave time: 6-8 minutes
Whole chicken: Not recommended for microwave defrosting
Cold Water Method:
Place the chicken in a sealed waterproof bag.
Place the bag of chicken in a large bowl of cold water and make sure you change the water every 30 minutes to avoid room temperature water and keep the chicken fresh.
Depending on the cut of chicken, thawing will take from 1-3 hours.
Be sure to cook the chicken immediately after its thaws.
Refrigerator Method:
Place frozen chicken in the fridge. Thaw for 1-2 days until the chicken is no longer frozen in the center.
Chicken can be cooked straight away or refrozen if required.