can you freeze defrosted cooked chicken?
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Never refreeze raw meat (including poultry) or fish that has been defrosted. You can cook frozen meat and fish once defrosted, and then refreeze them. You can refreeze cooked meat and fish once, as long as they have been cooled before going into the freezer.
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Yes, according to the USDA, it's safe to cook bacon from frozen, but once defrosted, you need to cook it ASAP. ... For slower, safe thawing, you can leave frozen bacon in the fridge, and it will be safe to eat for up to seven days.
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Answer: If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Poultry that's been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Thaw frozen chicken slowly in your refrigerator, or thaw it faster by putting it in a leak-proof package or plastic bag and submerging in cold tap water. Bake a 4-oz. chicken breast at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 165˚F (74˚C).
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Small packages of chicken (about a pound) may defrost in an hour or less, while packages of 3 to 4 pounds can take 2 to 3 hours, according to the USDA. Chicken that is thawed by the cold water method should be cooked immediately — or if refreezing, should be cooked before being placed in the freezer.
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Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 4 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked chicken that has been kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
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Your Questions Answered Answer: If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Poultry that's been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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According to the USDA, frozen cooked chicken (and meat) can last up to three months in the freezer, so be sure to write the date on the bag with a freezer-proof marker.
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Cooked meat and poultry don't maintain their quality in the freezer for as long as raw meat does. The USDA recommends that you defrost and eat your cooked meat within 2 to 3 months, and poultry within 4 months.
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According to the USDA, yes, you can safely cook your frozen chicken, as long as you follow a couple general guidelines. In order to skip the thawing step and turn your frozen chicken into a fully-cooked, safe-to-eat dinner, use your oven or stove top and simply increase your cooking time by at least 50%.
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Refreezing meat and fish If in doubt, do not refreeze. Frozen raw foods can be defrosted once and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before they need to be cooked or thrown away.
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How soon do I need to cook frozen food once I defrost it? If you thawed the food in the refrigerator, you generally have between one to five days to cook it.
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If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Poultry that's been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking.
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(1) Thaw Chicken in the Refrigerator Place the frozen chicken in the fridge — be sure your refrigerator temperature is set at 40 °F or below. You'll need to allow about 24 hours to thaw one pound of frozen boneless chicken breasts or other chicken pieces.
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Defrosting cooked chicken is an easy process, whether you leave it in the fridge, soak it in water, or use a microwave oven. In the fridge, it'll take your chicken 24 to 48 hours to defrost. Just take it out of its packaging and place it on a dish or baking pan to thaw.
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As soon as raw or cooked meat, poultry or egg products begin to thaw and become warmer than 40 °F, bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to multiply. Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.