how do you go about doing this? I have a 5lb. frozen solid chicken I want to put in the Crock Pot. Can I just let it sit out safely to thaw or should I put it in the frig. I'm thinking it would take days in the frig. to thaw. Dumb, I know I'm at a loss.

Thanks

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you can that it like you would a turkey......in a sink full of cold water and change the water about every 20-30 min.


I personally do let mine sit out on the sink a little while and START to that then toss in the fridge overnight and its usually fine.


It doesnt actually take DAYS.

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Don't let it thaw on the counter! That's just asking for bacteria to grow. If you have time, go ahead and stick it in the fridge and it will thaw in a day or two, depending on how large it is. I've never done the cold water/sink method, but I know people do that a lot, you could try it if you need it to thaw more quickly.

I have done them all ways.... the fridge is going to take 3 days 2 then you could run water down the inside to thaw the rest of the way while rinsing out .

setting out I dont' do this much but if it is bot to warm in my house I will.

the cold water in sink I do do a lot just remeber to change the water out or it will get to cold to help.

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