foto: TikTok/@devinasalim13
Brilio.net - Chicken meat is a mainstay side dish in many homes. Various dishes such as fried chicken, grilled chicken, stir-fried chicken, and even steamed chicken can be made easily. Its soft texture and savory taste make chicken meat always in demand.
In addition to being delicious, chicken meat is also known to be rich in nutrients. Reported from healthline.com, chicken meat contains protein, healthy fats, selenium, phosphorus, vitamins B6 and B12, and zinc. These contents are useful for maintaining body health, increasing energy, and helping build muscle.
To be more practical, many people store frozen chicken, either marinated or raw. That way, when you want to cook, you can just thaw the chicken and cook it to your liking.
However, thawing frozen chicken can often be a challenge. The pieces of meat are stuck together tightly and it can be difficult to separate them, while leaving them at room temperature can take hours to completely defrost.
To overcome this, people often heat it with a microwave or soak it in hot water. However, there is another trick that is no less simple from a netizen named Devina. After investigating, she only needs one tool so that chicken meat can be thawed in just 1 minute.
"My way of defrosting chicken in less than 1 minute," he wrote in a post on the TikTok account @devinasalim13, quoted by BrilioFood .
photo: TikTok/@devinasalim13
The trick is, you simply heat the chicken meat that has just come out of the freezer using a hair dryer. Air the chicken meat using a hair dryer evenly, then in 1 minute, the white layer of ice that sticks to the chicken will automatically melt. In addition, the pieces of chicken meat that previously stuck to each other will no longer be sticky.
photo: TikTok/@devinasalim13
Tips for maintaining the quality of chicken meat after thawing
After the frozen chicken has been thawed quickly using a hair dryer, there are several things that need to be considered to ensure that the quality of the meat is maintained and safe to consume.
1. Do not refreeze
Thawed chicken should be processed immediately. Refreezing thawed chicken can increase the risk of bacterial growth that is harmful to health.
2. Store in the refrigerator if not cooked immediately
If the chicken has been thawed but will not be cooked immediately, store it in the refrigerator at a temperature of around 4C. Chicken that is no longer frozen can last for 1-2 days in the refrigerator before it needs to be processed.
3. Use a closed container
When storing thawed chicken, make sure to use a closed container or wrap it in plastic wrap to prevent contamination from other food items in the refrigerator.
4. Cook at the right temperature
To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly and free from harmful bacteria, cook it at a minimum temperature of 75C. If using an oven or grill, make sure the inside of the chicken is completely cooked before consuming.
By implementing proper storage and processing methods, chicken meat not only remains of good quality but is also safe for consumption by all family members.
(brl/tin)
