Whole frozen chicken.

[sherrardk]

How long does it ake for a large, frozen chicken to defrost (2.25kg) and should it be in the fridge or left out? Thanks

[jackthehat]

I tend to decide on that depending upon the weather......if it's a bit warm, I'll put it in the 'fridge but if it's cooler I leave it on the side to defrost.

[pastafreak]

Over night in the fridge is safest...you could also put it in a sink full of cold water for several hours.

[gingejbee]

So, if you water-supply is unmetered, it's OK to waste the stuff.

[Im a BusyBee]

I have always (for about 30 years) cooked ALL my meat in the slow cooker, it is not necessary to defrost any of it at all just take it straight from freezer and chuck it in.

[bimbo123456]

buzy bee..how long does a chicken take from frozen? Sounds much less risky than defrosting like I usually do. Thanks./

[Im a BusyBee]

I just put it on before i got out to work and its well cooked when i get home (as with everything else i cook in slow cooker!) - not sure how much less than a whole day it would take?