unformed 0 #1 February 1, 2009 i have frozen chicken that says it needs to be thawed 2-3 days. if i threw it in the refrigerator yesterday morning can i start cooking it now? (about 1.5 days)This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #2 February 1, 2009 is this a whole chicken? chicken peices? what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #3 February 1, 2009 3 chicken breasts ... one i want to cook now, one tomorrow for lunch, the other tomorrow for dinner ....This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #4 February 1, 2009 Quotei have frozen chicken that says it needs to be thawed 2-3 days. if i threw it in the refrigerator yesterday morning can i start cooking it now? (about 1.5 days) It may very well be partially frozen still, depending on your fridge temperature. I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. Pull the chicken out of it's original packaging and place in large freezer bags. If you're going to marinade it, this is the time to do it. Put the marinade in the bags with the chicken, then close and let sit for a few hours. This is all my personal preference...Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 February 1, 2009 doesnt sound too bad what you're saying.. altough, i wouldnt trust you for food-stuff, let alone others.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #6 February 1, 2009 You can use tap water to help defrost it. Do not use hot water. Might take about an hour or so to defrost. Get a big pot and let the water run on it. Then let it sit in the pot.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #7 February 1, 2009 Quote doesnt sound too bad what you're saying.. altough, i wouldnt trust you for food-stuff, let alone others.. Trust me... If there's one thing I do well, it's eat, and to eat well, ya gotta be able to cook well.Barbecue is my specialty... especially steaks.Ladies, cooking lessons are available. Rates may vary. Contact via PM for details.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #8 February 1, 2009 Thanks ... I can't wait two hours to eat, so it's fish tonight ....This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #9 February 1, 2009 QuoteYou can use tap water to help defrost it. Do not use hot water. Might take about an hour or so to defrost. You don't have to defrost a chicken breast to saute it. Throw the sucker fully frozen in a pan on medium heat with a little oil and garlic and in 5 minutes it's thawed. 10 more minutes and it's a tasty treat.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #10 February 1, 2009 Any of you ever heard of a micro wave? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 February 1, 2009 Quote Any of you ever heard of a micro wave? Rubber chicken, yay!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #12 February 1, 2009 Quote Any of you ever heard of a micro wave? Is that what you call it when a potty-mouthed midget is waving at you?Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 February 1, 2009 Your microwave should have a defrost setting on it which usually works great.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #14 February 1, 2009 QuoteYour microwave should have a defrost setting on it which usually works great. You forget - this is the 19th Century, and they don't exist yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #15 February 1, 2009 Quote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water."Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 February 1, 2009 Say "fuggit" and make this!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #17 February 1, 2009 QuoteQuote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #18 February 1, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process. Lol yeah that, or PUT IT INTO THE FUCKING MICROWAVE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #19 February 1, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process. Lol yeah that, or PUT IT INTO THE FUCKING MICROWAVE!!! The OP asked for help from people who could cook, not people who use the smoke detector as a timer.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #20 February 1, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process. Lol yeah that, or PUT IT INTO THE FUCKING MICROWAVE!!! The OP asked for help from people who could cook, not people who use the smoke detector as a timer. Show me where it says "can cook WELL" and you might have a point! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #21 February 1, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process. Lol yeah that, or PUT IT INTO THE FUCKING MICROWAVE!!! The OP asked for help from people who could cook, not people who use the smoke detector as a timer. Show me where it says "can cook WELL" and you might have a point! Something tells me you could burn boiling water.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #22 February 2, 2009 Who told you a chicken breast needs to be thawed for 3 days? That's crazy! I mean- a whole turkey might take 2 days to thaw in the fridge but pieces of chicken?? If I left that in the fridge for 3 whole days, I would think twice about eating it. eeeewwwww Most meats don't take longer than a day to thaw in the fridge. Take if out in the morning and cook it that night! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #23 February 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process. You should NEVER thaw meat in hot water. Bacteria that may have been present before the thawing process can multiply. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Big_Thaw/index.asp'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #24 February 2, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote I'd pull it out, fill the sink with really fucking hot water, then put the chicken in it and let it soak for at least an hour, just to be sure. This is not how you thaw meat/poultry. IF you use hot water you will start the cooking process which will royally screw up whatever it is you are trying to make. The best method for defrosting, besides a microwave, is running it under cool water. This is true if the items are placed directly into water. However, if you place the chicken in a bag, be it with or without marinade, the air acts as an insulator, and therefore, will NOT begin the cooking process. You should NEVER thaw meat in hot water. Bacteria that may have been present before the thawing process can multiply. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Big_Thaw/index.asp I ain't skeered.Ya learn somethin' new every day. I've always used hot water. Makes marinading go faster as the meat absorbs the marinade faster when warm. Although, the whole bacteria thing should be a problem if you actually cook your food. Especially chicken.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #25 February 2, 2009 She beat me to it. I didnt think i needed a scientific explanation to justify what i suggested. Then again..what do i know...i only have 12 years experience in the culinary field . "Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
