Whole chickens should always be thawed in the fridge, but chicken pieces can be thawed under cold running water to make them thaw more quickly.

Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

Thawing food properly is a big deal, but it can feel like a pain. Luckily, learning how to defrost chicken safely isn’t as difficult as you might think. The United States Department of Agriculture ...

These food-safe methods will help you defrost whole chicken and individual pieces quickly. Chicken is a staple in most households. It’s affordable, versatile, and a crowd-pleaser—and having some in ...

Keeping a few packages of chicken in the freezer makes planning dinner so much easier. You can almost always come up with a quick chicken dinner, whether you have a pack of chicken breasts or a ...

If you’re stocking up on chicken at the supermarket, popping it in the freezer is a great option to extend its shelf life. But if that chicken ends up sitting in your freezer for months on end, you ...

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