Thawing Poultry

September 7, 2009 | By Rosemary Noll In Chicken, Kitchen Techniques |

So how long does it take that Thanksgiving Turkey to thaw?  Here is a chart to help you thaw chicken and turkey…A whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds) can thaw in the refrigerator in 24 hours

Whole Turkey: All thawed in the refrigerator

8-12 pounds takes 1-2 days

12-16 pounds takes 2-3 days

16-20 pounds takes 3-4 days

20-24 pounds takes 4-5 days

Chicken or Turkey pieces cut up (up to 4 pounds) can thaw in 3 to 9 hours in the refrigerator.

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