Part frozen chicken!!

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Workinghardeveryday · 05/10/2021 13:56

Hi, just got chicken out of the fridge (whole), it’s frozen on the bottom!!!

Can I still cook for tea or do I need to fully defrost?

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loopylindi · 05/10/2021 14:19

defrost it totally. You can do this in the microwave on low/defrost. You must make sure it's fully defrosted. If that's not possible in the time, cut it into joints and cook separately. Enjoy!!

idontlikealdi · 05/10/2021 14:26

Don't micro defrost it, it part cooks it and is gross. Whack it in the oven for a lot longer than planned as long as it comes to temp internally it'll be ok.

TheLongDrop · 05/10/2021 14:28

I'd park it in a bowl of cold tap water. Definitely not warm or hot!

I hate MW defrosting as it gets partially cooked however good the defrost setting

I realise my opinion will be unpopular

andyoldlabour · 05/10/2021 15:14

TheLongDrop

That is the method used by my DW and I, by far the safest.

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Workinghardeveryday · 05/10/2021 20:51

Thank you everyone, love mn for all my cooking emergencies 😊

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TheLongDrop · 05/10/2021 21:42

@andyoldlabour

TheLongDrop

That is the method used by my DW and I, by far the safest.

That's a relief it's not just me.

loopylindi · 06/10/2021 11:17

@TheLongDrop

I'd park it in a bowl of cold tap water. Definitely not warm or hot!

I hate MW defrosting as it gets partially cooked however good the defrost setting

I realise my opinion will be unpopular

I would think it depends how long you set it to defrost for and if there are any thin pieces of meat near the edges that catch more rays. I find that if I turn the plate round manually, with the subsequent increase in standing time I don't have too much of a problem with (over)cooking. It really is a question of finessing it though.

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