is it ok to to defrost chickin?

Question

can some one tell me please is it ok to defrost chickin in microwave.

Answer 1

not really it will make it like rubber and will cook the outside before the inside is thawed ...you should put it the refrigerator and let it thaw there

Answer 2

I'm a chef and yes it is fine to defrost it that way but don't leave it defrosting for long periods of time so that the chicken starts getting warm,it can be a tough call but as long as it doesn't get 1/4 cooked 1st before cooking it and you use the right temperatures while cooking it you will be fine,but it is really better to leave it out over night in a oven dish (15-20 hours) with a towel over the plastic covering the chicken in the temperature of about 7-12 degrees Celsius,also when cooking a chicken it is ok for it to have a slight tinge of pink closer to the bone,but not a juicy pink, try make sure the inside of the chicken reaches 84 degrees Celsius and stands at that temperature if you prob it from any part of the chicken,you can go a little higher in temperature if you want to be sure.

Answer 3

SAFE DEFROSTING
FSIS recommends three ways to defrost chicken: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave. Never defrost chicken on the counter or in other locations. It's best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator. Boneless chicken breasts will usually defrost overnight. Bone-in parts and whole chickens may take 1 to 2 days or longer. Once the raw chicken defrosts, it can be kept in the refrigerator an additional day or two before cooking. During this time, if chicken defrosted in the refrigerator is not used, it can safely be refrozen without cooking first.

Chicken may be defrosted in cold water in its airtight packaging or in a leakproof bag. Submerge the bird or cut-up parts in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes to be sure it stays cold. A whole (3 to 4-pound) broiler fryer or package of parts should defrost in 2 to 3 hours. A 1-pound package of boneless breasts will defrost in an hour or less.

Chicken defrosted in the microwave should be cooked immediately after thawing because some areas of the food may become warm and begin to cook during microwaving. Holding partially cooked food is not recommended because any bacteria present wouldn't have been destroyed. Foods defrosted in the microwave or by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

Do not cook frozen chicken in the microwave or in a slow cooker. However, chicken can be cooked from the frozen state in the oven or on the stove. The cooking time may be about 50% longer.

Answer 4

Your better off using cold running water. A microwave will cook the outside edges if your not careful.It will defrost in 10 to 20 minutes depending on the size and thickness

Answer 5

No! Chicken is very prone to Salmonella. The best way to thaw chicken is to put it in cold or lukewarm water. I don't cook a whole chicken; it's usually wings or chicken tenders. I thaw them out by putting them in water along with some salt. Salt will take most of the blood out.

Answer 6

yes but use the defrost function on your microwave or else the chicken will get cooked

Answer 7

Of course it is OK, just follow your microwave's instructions; it is better on a low setting so the outside doesnt start to cook and dry out.
Thenwhen you cook it make sure that is is cooked properly.

Answer 8

Certainly you can. Just be sure to cook the chicken immediately. Don't leave it in the microwave all warm, etc.

Answer 9

The best way to thaw chicken is in the refrigerator, but you can do it in the microwave if needed.

Answer 10

should be, but it'll probably taste like rubber. just make sure it gets fully defrosted and cook it well.