Say for example I had some marinated cooked chicken that I put in the freezer. Would it be safe to defrost this cooked chicken and put it in a sandwich without reheating it through first? Show
I know it's safe to eat cake out of the freezer, but I was wondering whether meat was different.
 Erica 8,3029 gold badges59 silver badges88 bronze badges asked Feb 26, 2012 at 10:40
1 There is no mention on the fact sheet of needing to recook previously cooked, frozen chicken. However, be mindful of proper defrosting techniques, as not doing so may open the food up to contamination. answered Feb 26, 2012 at 11:03
mfgmfg 11.7k11 gold badges59 silver badges110 bronze badges 1 Iceland sell frozen pre-cooked chicken drumsticks that you just defrost and eat and do NOT require cooking according to their instructions. They wouldn't be allowed to do that if it wasn't safe. answered Apr 30, 2013 at 19:36
It's safer than eating cooked meat than has been stored in the refrigerator. More bacteria grows in the refrigerator than the freezer. answered May 1, 2013 at 13:17
You can eat it without any food safety concern with proper defrosting/thawing of course. answered Sep 5, 2017 at 17:01
StevenXavierStevenXavier 1,7081 gold badge8 silver badges16 bronze badges 1 I wouldn't. Freezing does not kill everything that lives on food and cooking food to a minimum internal temperature kills most microbes (but not all). You're better off keeping raw chicken and marinade separate then combining as and when you require it. Taken from US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service fact sheet:
Taken from FoodSafety.gov Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures:
answered Feb 26, 2012 at 12:48
1 research shows that it is safe to eat cold chicken if it is cooked and stored in the freezer and then defrosted answered Mar 22, 2017 at 9:06
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Question: I thawed some frozen chicken pieces for dinner tonight, but I’ve had a change in plans and I’d rather make them tomorrow. How long will the thawed chicken last in the fridge? Answer: If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Safely keeping thawed chicken in the fridgePoultry 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. You also can safely refreeze it within that same timeframe. On the other hand, if you thawed the chicken in the microwave or in cold water, the USDA advises that you cook it immediately. That’s because with either method, the chicken could have at least temporarily warmed up to a temperature higher than 40°F. At that point, harmful bacteria can begin to multiply rapidly and prompt cooking is required to destroy it. See Also: Do You Have to Thaw Frozen Chicken Before Cooking It?Can You Safely Eat Chicken That's Been Frozen For Two Years?Is It Necessary to Rinse Raw Chicken Before Cooking It?About Our Authors Have a question? Click here More Questions
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Your Questions AnsweredSteak that's changed color Does defrosted chicken need to be cooked?Defrosting chicken in the microwave
Remove any packaging before placing the meat in a microwave-safe dish to catch any dripping juices. Using the defrost setting, defrost for two minutes at a time, checking the meat's progress as you go. Once the chicken has been defrosted, it should be cooked straight away.
Can you eat chicken after it's been defrosted?The USDA notes that pieces of poultry can be left in the fridge one to two days after being defrosted.
How long can defrosted chicken stay out?Thaw in Cold Water
According to the USDA, you should never thaw meat at room temperature or in hot water. As soon as meat reaches 40 degrees F, it enters the food "Danger Zone," where bacteria can multiply and make it unsafe to eat — this can happen if it's been sitting at room temperature for over two hours.
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