How to defrost chicken.
Thawing frozen chicken at room temperature.
These other methods if used properly should allow you to thaw chicken and keep it out of the danger zone 40 to 140 f which is the temperature zone that allows bacteria to grow.
Once thawed the chicken will stay good in the fridge for a day or two before cooking per the usda.
Follow safe thawing and cooking techniques to help avoid foodborne illness.
First chicken should never be thawed or defrosted on the counter at room temperature or in a bowl of hot water.
If you only have a few hours to thaw your chicken you can use the cold water method for same day defrosting.
If you ve ever thawed chicken on the counter you re risking serious illness.
Don t thaw meat on your kitchen counter.
Leaving chicken to defrost on the counter or submerging it in hot water can cause bacterial growth and could make those who eat it sick.
When frozen food gets warmer than 40 degrees or is at room temperature for more than 2.
Proper thawing practices and cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165ºf 74ºc will considerably reduce your risks.
Any foods that can go bad like raw or cooked meat poultry and eggs must thaw at safe temperatures.