Frozen chicken thaws quickly in the microwave, or thaw in cold water. If you thaw frozen chicken in cold water, place it on a plate and cover it with plastic wrap before placing it into the fridge. This prevents any bacteria from growing while thawing takes place. Place thawed chicken into an airtight container before storing to avoid freezer burn.
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Place chicken in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Place frozen chicken in a large pot and cover with cold water. If you thaw frozen chicken in cold water, place it on a plate and cover it with plastic wrap before placing it into the fridge. This prevents any bacteria from growing while thawing takes place. Place thawed chicken into an airtight container before storing to avoid freezer burn. To speed up the process, you can also thaw your favorite poultry dish using the microwave or by letting sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes per pound of meat (for example, if a whole bird is 12 pounds then 13 hours should be enough).
Add 1 tablespoon of salt for every quart of water
Add 1 tablespoon of salt for every quart of water. Thawing food with salt in cold water is a good way to thaw frozen chicken quickly.
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until chicken is fully cooked – about 20 minutes
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until chicken is fully cooked – about 20 minutes. This thawing technique can be used for all frozen meats including beef and pork as well as poultry such as turkey or duck.
BTW, here is a cool video on how to thaw a frozen chicken
Drain the liquid from the pot and discard it
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Drain the liquid from the pot and discard it. Thawing chicken in its original packaging is not advised because thawing times may vary, causing bacteria to grow and thawed meat will likely be contaminated with water or other fluids that resulted during thawing.
Let your thawed chicken cool on a plate or cutting board before cooking
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Let thawed chicken cool on a plate or cutting board before cooking to prevent the outside from becoming too dry and overcooked while the inside is still frozen.
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You can also use this method to thaw frozen beef, pork, lamb, or other protein sources
You can also use this method to thaw frozen beef, pork, lamb, or other protein sources by using their corresponding amount of salt per quart of water (i.e., 2 tablespoons for every quart).
This thawing method should take about 20 minutes per pound of meat.
This technique should not be used if you are trying to thaw raw fish since they cannot be boiled safely due to bacterial growth risks
This technique should not be used if you are trying to thaw raw fish since they cannot be boiled safely due to bacterial growth risks. If thawing raw poultry, you can thaw them in your refrigerator by changing their packaging daily for up to four days before cooking and use one of the immersion thaw methods above if they are too large or thickly-skinned for a fridge.
Make sure you add some cooking oil (or butter) so that everything doesn’t stick together.
Make sure you add some cooking oil (or butter) so that everything doesn’t stick together.
Add the thawed chicken to a hot pan with cooking oil or butter. (If you are thawing fish, it’s best not to add anything but avoid adding too much salt or sugar.)
This will help your thawed food cook and taste better as well as preventing sticking and burning. Increase the heat gradually over time so that all parts of the thawed meat can be cooked evenly without any risk of scorching.
Conslusion
If you want to know how to thaw frozen chicken as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve got the answer. The best way is a two-step process that involves cooling your meat first before freezing it again. Freezing foods too often can lead to a nutrient loss so make sure this method works for you! Have any other questions about food safety? Leave us a comment below or give our team of experts at Food Safety Experts Incorporated a call today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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