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How to Defrost Chicken Fast Instructions

Contributor: Christine Pittman

This is my preferred method for defrosting chicken quickly. It is mostly hands-off and thaws the meat evenly.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Defrost
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 6 frozen chicken thighs that were frozen separately (not in clumps) (or up to 4 chicken breasts, 4 chicken leg quarters, or 20 wings, frozen separately)

Instructions

  1. Fill your sink or a large pot with hot tap water.
  2. Sealed in a secure ziptop bag, submerge the chicken into the water. Top with a heavy plate or something similar to keep it submerged and surrounded by water.
  3. Within 30 minutes, you’ll have defrosted chicken ready to be made into a delicious meal.
  4. Cook the defrosted chicken immediately.