I am planning to surprise my parents by making them dinner, i found some frozen chicken in the freezer, but i don't know how long it's been there or if it is still any good. I need your help!! and my time is running out!
2006-10-08 06:12:12 · 7 answers · asked by Confused & Young 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
my parents will be home in about two hours!
2006-10-08 06:12:59 · update #1
i took you all's advice. and from the looks of what most of you said it is fine. so i am cooking it. thank you guys soooooooooooooo much! i hope my parents enjoy this!
2006-10-08 07:02:13 · update #2
if it's still in freezer and not thrown out, it could still be good.
2006-10-08 06:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by wittlewabbit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be alright, I've used chicken that was in the freezer for awhile and it was fine.
Usually if it's frozen it is preserved and is still good.
That's awsome of you to do that for your parents, they'll be very happy you did such a nice thing.
So yeah it'll be fine to use.
Have a great dinner : )
2006-10-08 13:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by JB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if there are tons of ice crystals on it. It might be freezer burnt. Still ok though. Then check the texture, if it looks dehydrated and rubbery, not so nice for taste, but still OK.
2006-10-08 13:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thaw it out. If it looks white and dry, its probably too old. If it still looks like raw chicken (pink) it is probably okay. Check for a lsell by date. If it's before 2006, I wouldn't use it.
2006-10-08 13:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by abakerchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main rule for food safety " IS WHEN IN DOLT THROW IT OUT." It is not worth eating a unsafe $6.00 chicken for the cost of a doctor and the emergchey room cost $6,000.00
2006-10-08 13:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by swchefdoug@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in the mirowave on defrost, if it smells ok it should be ok. skin it first cut into smaller pieces, dip it good in orange juice, then flour , then. fry ,great. Makes it's own skin, Good Luck (no egg)
2006-10-08 13:19:49 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ate chicken after it was in a freezer for 1,5 years! was ok.. couldnt tell the difference..
2006-10-08 13:16:42 · answer #7 · answered by barrakuda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋