Read this before you defrost that pack of chicken breasts.
Thawing or defrosting chicken requires you to warm thefrozen meatuntil it’s no longer frozen.
However, heat is the enemy in this situation.
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That’s rightyou really don’t want to use heat of any key in to thaw chicken.
(A microwave can be used, but more on that later.)
In this article, we’ll outline threeways to thawchicken.
How to Thaw Chicken Quickly
So you need plan B: thawing the chicken in cold water.
A 1-pound package of boneless breasts will thaw in an hour or less.
Can You Use the Microwave to Defrost Chicken?
Yes, you’re able to defrost frozen chicken out of its packaging in the microwave.
Can You Thaw Chicken on the Counter?
Never let frozen chicken thaw on your kitchen counter.
The outside portions of the chicken will thaw and be warm before the inside is defrosted.
If you thaw chicken on the counter, you put everyone at risk for foodborne illness.
Can You Just Cook Frozen Chicken?
Important:Do not cook frozen chicken in a slow cooker or a microwave.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.The Big Thaw Safe Defrosting Methods.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.Chicken from Farm to Table.
