How long does it take to thaw chicken legs?

[brownzebra758]

You'll need to allow about 24 hours to thaw one pound of frozen boneless chicken breasts or other chicken pieces. If you're thawing a whole frozen chicken, it will take bout 4 to 6 hours per pound of chicken being thawed.

[goldenfrog555]

To use this method:

1. Place the chicken in a leakproof plastic bag. This will stop the water from damaging the meat tissue as well as any bacteria from infecting the food.
2. Fill a large bowl or your kitchen sink with cold water. Submerge the bagged chicken.
3. Change out the water every 30 minutes.

One may also ask, how can I defrost chicken quickly? Heres How It Works:

1. Run hot tap water into a bowl.
2. Check the temp with a thermometer. Youre looking for 140 degrees.
3. Submerge the frozen chicken breast.
4. Stir the water every once in a while (this keeps pockets of cold water from forming).
5. It should be thawed in 30 minutes or less.

Moreover, can you cook chicken drumsticks from frozen?

Chicken legs make for a fast, nutritious and tasty meal. They often come frozen, and defrosting can take a long time. The legs can be safely cooked in the oven from frozen without thawing, although there are some important points to keep in mind -- namely cooking temperature and seasoning.

Can you thaw chicken directly in water?

Quick Thaw Chicken in Water Do NOT thaw chicken in hot water! Its not safe. Some people like to place the sealed chicken in a bowl, and allow cold water to run over the chicken, filling the bowl and overflowing into the sink, until the chicken is defrosted.