I know you shouldn't put chicken on the counter to defrost ... does anyone know how I can get a package of chicken breast to defrost? I put it in the frig yesterday and it still a bit frozen. The defrost on my micowave doesn't work :(
Any tips?
2007-03-09 02:58:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If it is still in the original package then you can place it in your sink under running water. Let water collect in the sink and let it sit there for a while.
Make sure the water is not Hot as it will start to cook the chicken and create bacteria. The water should be luke warm or room temperature. If I have time to spare I use cool water as it is safest.
If the chicken is out of its package I put it in a ziplock baggie and continue running it under water. Make sure the baggie is completely sealed. Also feel free
to take out the chicken, place it in a large pot and add water to it. This will help defrost it alot faster and it is still safe since you should rinse chicken before cooking anyway.
Good Luck and Good Eats ;-)
Here is a recipe I love just in case you need one...
Oven Fried Chicken
Make three "dipping stations"
Season the chicken with all purpose seasoning.
Cover in first bowl which you have filled with flour & a little extra seasonings
Dip in second bowl which contains two eggs beaten.
Cover in third bowl which has bread crumbs in it!... Italian or whatevr style you like.
Then fry it in an inch of vegetable oil or simply place it on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350degrees truning after 15 minutes for a total cooking time of 24-30 minutes.
2007-03-09 03:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the USDA website (Food Safety and Inspection Service section):
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 leak proof 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.
2007-03-09 11:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by Negrita Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To defrost frozen chicken, I place it in a large bowl (I use stainless steel) and and add enough water to bowl to allow the chicken to float. Then I either place the bowl in the refrigerator, or, if I'm in a hurry, on the kitchen counter.
Sometimes, the chicken will be cold enough to make the water in the bowl freeze on top. If this happens, I just remove the ice and return the bowl to the refrigerator or counter.
When I've put the bowl on the kitchen counter, I've successfully defrosted chicken in about 4 or 5 hours using this method.
2007-03-09 11:49:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak the frozen chicken in salt water. The salt will speed up defrosting and protect against bacteria for a short time.
2007-03-09 11:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I normally punch a hole in the package, fill the sink with cool water and then submerge the entire chicken pack in the water. After about 30 minutes the chicken,depending on how large it is, should be ready to wash, season and cook.
2007-03-09 11:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by Phenomenal_Black_Woman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never had a problem with just keeping it out for a while i'v done it for years and it never hurt me or went bad, just as long as it's not out all day maybe a couple hours and it won't hurt if it's still a little frozen when it comes time to cook it
2007-03-09 11:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by nobody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's work,but u need 2 wait it for along time for defrost first.
2007-03-09 11:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by K A F T X 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put cold water in a pot and submerge the chicken in it, or my husband likes to put the pot on the stove on low for a little bit to speed the process.
2007-03-09 11:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by deeshair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it under cold water for awhile and that will defrost it.
never put it under hot water
2007-03-09 11:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in the sink with cold water
2007-03-09 11:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by crystal lee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋