in the refrigerator it will take at least 24 hrs all the way to 2 days... you can also thaw in cold water but water must be changed every 30 mins.... DONT NOT USE HOT WATER WILL CREATE BACTERIA GROWTH!!! in the refrigerator it will take at least 24 hrs all the way to 2 days... you can also thaw in cold water but water must be changed every 30 mins.... DONT NOT USE HOT WATER WILL CREATE BACTERIA GROWTH!!!
Based on my experiences, if you allow the following amount of time(s), the meat should be properly thawed enough to cook.
Whole chicken, 3 pounds: about 24 hours, or 1 day
Whole chicken, 5-6 pounds: about 2 days
Whole chicken, cut up: about 24 hours, or 1 day
Split chicken breasts, or other pieces laid out side by side: about 24 hours, or 1 day
30 mins
The best way to thaw chicken is in the refrigerator. The length of time it will take to thaw will depend on how the chicken was packed when frozen - whether its a solid block or individually frozen.
If you put the frozen breasts into a bowl of cool water, it does not take very long for them to thaw. (Less than an hour for two.) Be sure to leave the chicken in its water tight plastic bag, and avoid using hot water. You can thaw them in the fridge in about 12 hrs. Or use the microwave on the defrost setting and it will take about 10-15 minutes.
Chicken pies can be frozen. I usually have a couple in my freezer. I take one out in the morning to thaw, and then cook the pie in time for dinner. Not sure what 'potpie' means?
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
i am pretty sure. you can
You thaw it first. Either that, or find a huge pot and boil it.
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You dont , you must thaw it first
Thaw it. Dont ever attempt to cook chicken which is still part frozen as you will end up with a lovely bout of salmonella, or even e-coli.
It is not preferred in the cooking world but okay to do as long as you ensure that your chicken is cooked fully.
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.