Defrosting
Most chicken products should be defrosted in the refrigerator for 1-2 days depending on the size of the product you’re using.
Some of our products are “cook from frozen” so always check the label or packaging for correct defrosting or “cook from frozen” instructions for that particular product.
Clean
Do not wash the chicken, as this increases the risk of cross contamination. As long as the chicken is cooked at a high enough temperature, the bacteria will be killed during the cooking process.
Cross contamination can be a major cause of food-borne illnesses. Wash and dry knives and chopping boards thoroughly in hot soapy water, and make sure cloths are rinsed frequently in hot, soapy water.
Wash hands thoroughly in hot, soapy water. When washing hands, use the 20+20 rule (wash for 20 seconds, dry for 20 seconds).
Make sure chopping boards, plates and utensils for raw and cooked poultry are kept separate. For example, do not put cooked poultry onto a dish that had raw poultry on it.