How would I quickly defrost chicken if it's going to be cooked in a crock pot?

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I've read that it is O.K. to defrost chicken via the microwave or in a sink of cold water, but only if you're planning to cook the chicken right away. (How to quickly and safely defrost chicken?)

I'm putting my chicken in a crock pot to cook it, would these methods still be safe, or is there another method to which I would go about this?

Thanks in advance for all suggestions! :)

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Best Answer

Either microwave or the running water method should be perfectly acceptable, since you are going to begin cooking right away. Modern slow cookers should come up to temperature within no more than an hour or so, so you aren't leaving the food at ambient temperature for very long.

Note that for the water method, the water should be running--it doesn't have to be fast, just a thin stream--but this makes sure there is enough circulation in the water to substantially reduce the defrosting time.

Your best, safest bet, if you have the time is always to defrost in the refrigerator. The other methods are for when you don't have time to do that.



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Can you defrost chicken in crockpot?

They also double down in a page on their website about chicken safety with this nugget: "Do not cook frozen chicken in a slow cooker or in the microwave; thaw it before cooking." It all boils down to bacteria, the USDA explains.

How can I speed up defrosting chicken?

4 safe ways to defrost chicken
  • Use the microwave. This is the fastest method, but remember: Chicken must be cooked immediately after you thaw it using a microwave. ...
  • Use cold water. This should take two to three hours. ...
  • Use a refrigerator. ...
  • Don't thaw at all!


    • How long does it take frozen chicken to thaw in crock pot?

    Cook the chicken on LOW heat for about 6 hours or HIGH heat for about 4 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.

    Whats the fastest you can defrost chicken?

    Depending on which method you use, chicken can take anywhere from 2 days to 30 minutes to thaw. The refrigerator method can take up to 2 days, depending on how many lbs of frozen chicken breast you have. The cold water method takes up to 1 hour per pound.


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    If I am going to cook chicken in the crock pot, I usually put the chicken in frozen and cook on high for the first hours or two. Then I turn back to low to finish cooking.

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