2007-03-06 07:03:28 · 11 answers · asked by baxie g 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
yes...I do it all the time. I buy a large quantity on sale, take it home, wash it under cold water, blot dry it with paper towel.
To make it real healthy I then put the meat in water and gently simmer until all the way cooked through. This takes about 40 minutes. Just to make sure it is cooked all the way I cut into a piece and check it.
When done take out of the water, let it cool, then cut it up into portions.
Seal it in zip lock bags, but make sure you remove as much air as possible. Freeze.
It's good for about a month when frozen.
You can use it right out of the freezer for soups, or in a vegetable stir fry.
For sandwiches ar in a salad remove the night before, and let thaw in your fridge.
2007-03-06 20:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sabine5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can cut up and cook chicken, then freeze it in seperate portions. Just make sure the chicken is fully cooked and the freezer bag or container is very tightly sealed.
I have cooked a lot of things in large quantities then froze for later use.
2007-03-06 15:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by Coffee Queen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes... just make sure you wrap it tightly to avoid large air pockets. Air pockets will ice crystals to form with will eventually lead to an odd texture and eventual freezer burn.
If it's cooked in a liquid or gravy, have a little extra gravy in each portion so it forms an ice barrier.
Other than that, you should be able to cook and freeze chicken.
One thing to be aware of... is that when it defrost it may give off extra fluid from what was inside the chicken resulting in a slight textural change.
2007-03-06 15:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is cooked all the through, put in freezer bag or a selaed container and it is good for about 1 month without losing it's flavor.
2007-03-06 15:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by lavachk1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-06 15:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by cowabunga mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can and its better to let it cook before you put it in the bags before you freeze it.
2007-03-06 15:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by spredhatter53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Cut each breast up, and then put it into a "freezer" ziploc bag. You'll be good to go!
2007-03-06 15:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by nitropit68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure can...chicken holds up very well frozen. Just make sure to put in a ziploc bag so it doesn't get freezer burnt.
2007-03-06 15:07:11 · answer #8 · answered by vixeneyz_3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but put it in some broth or sauce so that it will not dry out.
2007-03-06 15:11:04 · answer #9 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can as long as its cooked
2007-03-06 18:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by Marla D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋