On 1-Sep-2005, "jmcquown" > wrote:

> Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote on 01 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking
> >
> >> I know how to cook them. But stupidly, I bought a family pack (24
> >> thighs) and didn't separate them before I stuck the package in the
> >> freezer last month. If I plan to grill chicken thighs for Labor Day
> >> (not yet determined by law), I'll have to thaw 24 of these suckers,
> >> or at least partially thaw them so I can separate out about 12 of
> >> them. My grill is a regular Webber kettle and wouldn't hold more
> >> than 12 thighs. As it is, I'll have to re-freeze some of the
> >> *cooked* thighs which is fine because I'll have good leftovers.
> >>
> >> Anyway, can I safely half-defrost and then shove the rest in freezer
> >> bags and put them back in the freezer? Or should I plan to grill
> >> half and make chicken stew or cacciatore or whatever within the next
> >> day or so with the remaining 12 thighs?
> >>
> >> Jill <--kicking herself for not separating the package before
> >> freezing it.
> >
> > I'd go the make various meals route. Say some grilled chicken Thighs,
> > some poached (for chicken salads or sandwiches,) some breaded and pan
> > fried etc.
> >
> > These meals could be pre-packaged and frozen...chicken is a terrible
> > risk and terrible to waste as well.
>
> I agree with you, Alan. I'm worried about it otherwise I wouldn't have
> posted about it. If I decide to defrost the chicken thighs I'll grill some,
> make stew out of some, etc. until they are properly used up. Quickly.
>
> One thing I like to do is a recipe in the slow cooker using a teriyaki glaze
> after I've broiled or grilled the chicken thighs to get rid of most of the
> fat. Onion, garlic, teriyaki glaze with a little brown sugar, sliced ginger
> root, etc. Slow cook it for 6 hours or so. Serve with rice.
>
> Jill <--still kicking herself for not separating the package before freezing

Your chicken is not at risk as long as it doesn't get above 40°F for any
length of time. It will break apart and allow you to repackage it long before
that.
--
The Brick said that (Don't bother to agree with me, I have already changed my mind.)

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