The center is still cold when I deep fry my precooked frozen chicken
Two days ago, after I seasoned my chicken breasts I stuffed them with smoked turkey slices (not a fan of ham) and some mozzarella cheese (don't have swiss). I battered them with flour, seasoned egg, and bread crumbs. I also made another batch with panko. I baked them in the oven for 35 minutes. Then, I put them in the freezer after I left them to cool.
Today I wanted to fry them. The batter was almost gonna burn, I even tried to start frying with less heat but the chicken and filling was still very cold in the center. This recipe was successful when I fried the chicken right away without freezing before. What can I do to defrost fast without having to leave it in the fridge over night? Is there a way to cook the chicken thoroughly in the fryer?
And I have the same question for home made burger patties. How can I thaw big batches fast? Putting them in water seems inconvenient for me as I like to season my meat when forming it rather than on the fryer. I sometimes also fill with cheese in the middle (the kids like the surprise!).
Best Answer
Cooking meat while it's a little frozen generally works fine with methods that have some wiggle room in how much extra time you can add. Unfortunately this isn't the case with frying, and even if you cut the meat into small pieces I don't think you'd have much success.
My favorite method to quickly thaw meat is using a microwave. Most microwaves have a thaw setting, and it's often based on the weight you select. Typically microwave thawing is just done on a very low power, but you need to be very careful and frequently check/turn the meat or it may start to cook. This page has a really useful guide on thawing methods.
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Can you fry frozen precooked chicken?
Though it is not recommended, you can fry frozen chicken. You will have to increase the cooking time by at least 50% to defrost your chicken fully and cook it evenly. It is also vitally important to check the internal temperature of your chicken in several places to make sure it is fully cooked.How long to deep fry a fully cooked frozen chicken?
How Long Should You Deep Fry Frozen Chicken? The time taken to deep fry frozen chicken should be between 10 and 12 minutes. Deep frying frozen chicken is an effective way of cooking your chicken because it ensures that your chicken is cooked properly without the inner sides not cooking well.How do you cook frozen pre cooked chicken?
Preheat the oven to 350\xb0F. Place a casserole dish or roaster in the oven. Cook filled chicken or rotisserie chicken for 25 to 30 minutes uncovered at 350 degrees. Barbecued or fried chicken should be cooked for 15 to 25 minutes uncovered, and wings or chicken tenders should be cooked for 8 to 10 minutes.How long do you deep fry a precooked chicken?
When you're ready to fry, let the cooked chicken come to room temperature if it was chilled, then proceed with your normal dredging or breading and frying. Fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside, it should take about 8 to 10 minutes, or half the normal time it takes to fry chicken.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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