Defrosting Chicken

If you have purchased one of our frozen whole chickens or portions, or you have frozen our products yourself, they may need defrosting before use. Have a look at our tips below to find out how. Just remember to always read the label as some of our delicious Tegel products are made to be cooked from frozen.

Tools:

Whole Chicken

Safely defrost chicken slowly in the fridge. This ensures the chicken defrosts at a consistent and safe temperature.
Keep chicken in its original airtight packaging while defrosting.
Defrost your chicken in an oven dish or pan to catch any juices.

Always defrost raw chicken in the bottom of the fridge away from fresh vegetables and cooked meats.
Most chicken products should take 1 – 2 days to defrost depending on the size of the product that you’re using.
Important: some Tegel products are “cook from frozen” so always check the label or packaging for instructions.

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