How to cook those frozen thighs, wings, or chicken breasts in your freezer, without thawing first.

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I love maximizing the use of my freezer.

Aside from the classics purchased in the frozen aisle (ice cream, popsicles, etc.

Overhead view of a white platter of roasted chicken breasts, legs, thighs and wings, cooked carrots and a serving fork on a marble countertop

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However, there is one item that I find myself hesitantly pulling from the freezer: chicken.

Although Im well-versed in preparingfresh birds, I am nervous about the safety aspect of cooking frozen chicken.

How to Safely Cook Chicken From Frozen

Cookingfrozen chickensafely is not as tricky as it may seem.

Platter of raw chicken breasts, legs, thighs and wings on a marble countertop

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The main difference, says Yakas, is that frozen chicken takes longer to cook than thawed chicken.

When in doubt, throw it out!