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Brilio.net - Storing chicken in the freezer is an effective way to maintain its freshness and extend its shelf life. With proper storage conditions, chicken can last in the freezer for months without losing nutritional quality and taste. The freezing process inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause spoilage.
However, the main challenge in storing frozen chicken is the thawing process which takes a long time. This process can take hours or even overnight, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces. For many people, this can be a constraint, especially when the time limited cooking.
In order to save cooking time, most people now choose to apply various tricks. One of them is to soak frozen chicken in warm water. Well, this warm water is usually given additional vinegar and salt to speed up the thawing process.
But instead of using warm water and additional ingredients that can change the taste of the meat, you can apply a safer trick. This trick was once practiced by Instagram user @mamranny through one of the videos uploaded. She claimed to be able to thaw frozen chicken in 5 minutes .
photo: Instagram/@mamranny
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @mamranny on Sunday (3/11), the trick is to only use tap water. The method is to simply prepare frozen chicken and open it from the packaging (if wrapped in plastic). Then place it in a container or bowl in the sink.
photo: Instagram/@mamranny
Next, open the tap with a small volume of water. Then let the water flow directly onto the frozen chicken. Let the chicken flow with water like this for about 5 minutes. This will make the ice layer on the chicken melt faster, you know
"I softened this much chicken (3 pieces) in less than 6 minutes. No need for vinegar, no need for salt, anything," said Instagram @mamranny.
photo: Instagram/@mamranny
After being poured with water, the pieces of chicken that were previously attached were indeed released. In addition, the texture of the chicken is also softer and more tender. That way, this chicken is ready to be cooked as usual for various dishes.
Immersing frozen chicken is an effective method to speed up the thawing process and maintain the tenderness of the meat. Water has a higher thermal conductivity than air, which means it can absorb and transfer heat more quickly. When frozen chicken is immersed or irrigated with cold water, the heat from the water is effectively transferred to the chicken, speeding up the thawing process.
This process allows the chicken to thaw more evenly and quickly than if it were left to thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Additionally, using cold water (rather than hot) also helps keep the temperature of the meat within a safe range, preventing the growth of bacteria that can occur if chicken is left too long at warmer temperatures. Thus, running frozen chicken under cold water not only speeds up thawing but also helps maintain the quality and tenderness of the meat.
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