My husband left chicken breasts out to thaw overnight in the microwave. The chicken smells ok. Is it safe to eat? It's been out of the freezer for about 24 hours....
2007-03-26 10:50:39 · 14 answers · asked by Linnygirl 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
In the world of professional cooking, where the health inspectors say if you stay open or not, if anything thing is left out over 2 accumulative hours it must be pitched. The safest way to go is remember "when in doubt, throw it out."
2007-03-26 11:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by ladyk5dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken should only be thawed overnight in the fridge. If thawed in a microwave it should be prepared straight after thawing. If unsure rather toss it as chicken is susceptible to salmonella (food poisoning).
2007-03-26 10:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tracey R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you want food poisoning. It is best to thaw it over night in the refrigerator
2007-03-26 14:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by KJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONONONONO
NO.
Not safe. Throw it away. It will be better to waste the few dollars you spent on the chicken that to pay hundreds of dollars in medical expenses when you all get sick.
2007-03-26 15:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't.....you should thaw it in the fridge, that's the safest way to thaw meat.
2007-03-26 10:54:26 · answer #5 · answered by Common_Sense2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be safer not to, it really only should be thawed in fridge.
2007-03-26 17:40:19 · answer #6 · answered by tashag2805 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they smell good cook them now.I would cut them in very small pieces and fry them well to be sure.Make a grets stir fry with them...
2007-03-26 11:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have before but only if they still were cold to the touch.
2007-03-26 10:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not good. It's always best to that foods in the refrigerator.
2007-03-26 10:59:30 · answer #9 · answered by msshaden 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may not smell....I don't recommend cooking it. 24hrs is too long for it to sit out.
2007-03-26 10:55:47 · answer #10 · answered by Island Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋