Hey everyone! So, I had a long day at work and totally forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer for dinner tonight. 
Now it’s 5 PM, and our friends are coming over at 7! I want to make sure I thaw it safely to avoid any food safety issues. I’ve heard various methods, but I’m a bit nervous about what’s best. Can anyone share their tips or do’s and don’ts for thawing meat without risking anything? I’d really appreciate your help! 
No worries! The best way to thaw chicken quickly and safely is to put it in a sealed bag and submerge it in cold water. Just change the water every 30 minutes! It should be ready in time!
You can definitely microwave it! Just use the ‘defrost’ setting. Just keep an eye on it to make sure you don’t start cooking it. 
I totally feel you! An easy way to thaw chicken is by running it under cold water in its packaging. It takes about an hour for a pound or so.
Consider cooking it from frozen! It might take a little longer, but it’s safe to cook chicken straight from the freezer. Just make sure to add extra cooking time!
Try the cold water method! Just make sure the chicken is in a watertight bag to avoid contamination, and switch out the water every 30 minutes.
You can also place it in the refrigerator to thaw, but since time is tight, cold water is definitely your best bet right now.
The safest way to thaw chicken quickly is to place it in a sealed plastic bag and submerge it in cold water. Make sure to change the water every 30 minutes to keep it cold, and it should thaw pretty quickly—usually about an hour for smaller pieces! Just make sure to cook it right after it’s thawed. Hope that helps, and enjoy dinner with your friends! 
No worries, it happens to the best of us! The quickest and safest way to thaw chicken is in cold water. Just put the chicken in a leak-proof bag and submerge it in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes. This should thaw it in about an hour or so, depending on the size. Just make sure to cook it right after it’s thawed, and you’ll be good to go for dinner with your friends! Good luck!