Is it bad to run chicken under hot water to defrost it?!
Is it bad to run chicken under hot water to defrost it?
My husband says you are not supposed to do this because it will grow bacteria and you are supposed to defrost it under warmish water only. But I am always in a hurry and want to defrost it quicker. If it is still in the packaging and I cook it immediately after it is defrosted is this dangerous? I have not gotten sick yet, but dont want to if this is bad. Thanks
Answers:
OK, all this growing bacteria bunk is a moot point anyway unless you plan on eating the chicken raw. When you cook the chicken to the proper internal temperaturew, (165) degrees, you will have killed all the bacteria.
Bacteria thrive between 40 and 140 degrees by the way.
Moreover, it's not like you're having the chicken sit in hot water for days. Just long enough to thaw. I have been thawing all kinds of meat in hot water all my life and professional career and have NEVER had a problem.
The germaphobes' fears are simply out of proportion to the reality.
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