How to quickly thaw frozen chicken?

How to Defrost Chicken Three Methods: Thawing Chicken in the Refrigerator Thawing Chicken in the Sink Thawing Chicken in the Microwave Community Q&A Defrosting chicken is easy, but it must be done the right way to prevent harmful bacterial growth. read more

Jeff Potter, the author of Cooking for Geeks, explains why cold water is the fastest way to defrost chicken without compromising your safety. To speed up the thawing process, many people will opt to leave frozen meat out on the kitchen counter. Along with still being rather slow, this method isn't very safe. read more