Can you cook frozen chicken breast? - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

alltherage · 03-06-2008, 06:14 PM

So... I'm feeling some chicken tonight but I wasn't smart enough to thaw some overnight last night.

Does anyone have some insight as to whether or not you can cook frozen chicken?

Torture · 03-06-2008, 06:17 PM

I've done it before and it turned out fine.

Or you can just stick it in warm water and it'll thaw pretty quickly.

Schultzie · 03-06-2008, 06:29 PM

I have a George Foreman grill, and I always throw the chicken breasts in it straight out of the freezer. I find they actually turn out more moist than when I let them thaw.

jolinar of malkshor · 03-06-2008, 06:30 PM

Yes you can cook froozen chicken

Actually if you are going to cut it up it is easier when it is partially froozen.

CaramonLS · 03-06-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzie

I have a George Foreman grill, and I always throw the chicken breasts in it straight out of the freezer. I find they actually turn out more moist than when I let them thaw.

Same here - best way to cook it.

fredr123 · 03-06-2008, 06:38 PM

I'm not rich enough to afford never frozen chicken breast and I lack the foresight to thaw out chicken in advance of meal time. Ergo, I cooks me a lot of frozen chicken breast.

alltherage · 03-06-2008, 06:42 PM

Just cook'er up the same way then? Or less heat? or more?

thanks dudes!

Temporary_User · 03-06-2008, 06:44 PM

This thread rocks!
I always have chicken in my freezer. Whenever I want chicken I always have to wait a day to eat it. (sometimes the next day is too hecktick to I have to wait 2)
Man I'm going to go foreman up some chicken right now!

Burgers I never defrost, what does everyone say about steak? (I always defrost)

Dion · 03-06-2008, 06:51 PM

Dice up the chicken and put it in a skillet with some onions and some sweet and sour sauce. Do a stir fry of some veggies and cook up some rice. Volia! a quick and tastey meal!

NSFL · 03-06-2008, 06:52 PM

I'd say same heat, just longer. But that comes from someone who almost always thaws.

habernac · 03-06-2008, 06:53 PM

yep, just cooked up some fajitas from frozen chicken breast.

alltherage · 03-06-2008, 07:01 PM

So what's the verdict on these Foreman Grills!? Sounds like quite a few of you have them... maybe I should get one. Are they better than ovens for stuff like Steaks? I don't have access to a BBQ because I live in a Basement Suite.... any suggestions?

Can I buy the cheap Black and Decker rip offs? Or do they suck?

Super-Rye · 03-06-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Torture

I've done it before and it turned out fine.

Or you can just stick it in warm water and it'll thaw pretty quickly.

That's a good way to get really sick actually.

Cut it up and it cooks faster or defrost it in the microwave...no warm water.

Dion · 03-06-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alltherage

So what's the verdict on these Foreman Grills!? Sounds like quite a few of you have them... maybe I should get one. Are they better than ovens for stuff like Steaks? I don't have access to a BBQ because I live in a Basement Suite.... any suggestions?

Can I buy the cheap Black and Decker rip offs? Or do they suck?

I use them a lot in the winter for making burgers. No grease splattering all over the place. Clean up is also quick.

Now get out there and pick one up

pope04 · 03-06-2008, 07:05 PM

I cook my chicken breast when it's frozen, but I don't dice it before cooking. I make sure I cook it at a low temperature on the stovetop in my cast-iron pan. I'll put another pan over the bottom to make an oven of sorts.

It's done when the juices run clear and a white film forms on the chicken. You can always cut it a bit to make sure it's done.

I was a stay-at-home dad for years, and none of my kids came down with salmonella or e coli, so I think I'm somewhat of an authority. My wife would beg to differ.

NSFL · 03-06-2008, 07:07 PM

I like the oil drainy thing. You'd be surprised how much oil will drain out of your meat. The grill is a great way to do up a quick lunch or dinner. I have the black and decker one and as far as I can tell, it works just like the other ones. But I've only used my B&D one ever, so I have no comparison for you.

Temporary_User · 03-06-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by alltherage

So what's the verdict on these Foreman Grills!? Sounds like quite a few of you have them... maybe I should get one. Are they better than ovens for stuff like Steaks? I don't have access to a BBQ because I live in a Basement Suite.... any suggestions?

Can I buy the cheap Black and Decker rip offs? Or do they suck?

Definitely buy one w/out the BBQ. I have a BBQ, and still use my foreman fairly often. Best thing ever for bacon!!!
make sure you buy a big one though. I have a small one which sucks, because it really can only cook 1 burger/steak at a time (possibly two depending on size).
The ripoffs are good, a few of my friends have them (hamilton beach I think they're called).

Torture · 03-06-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by alltherage

So what's the verdict on these Foreman Grills!? Sounds like quite a few of you have them... maybe I should get one. Are they better than ovens for stuff like Steaks? I don't have access to a BBQ because I live in a Basement Suite.... any suggestions?

Can I buy the cheap Black and Decker rip offs? Or do they suck?

I got a Cuisenart grill for Christmas (And my roomie got a Foreman lol). It's really nice, you can use it for pretty much anything.

pope04 · 03-06-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NSFL

You'd be surprised how much oil will drain out of your meat.

I find frozen chicken puts out a lot of water, too.

I-Hate-Hulse · 03-06-2008, 07:10 PM

Tell me you've got a microwave? Defrost function works well enough for me.