How Long is Frozen Chicken Good For
How long is frozen chicken good for in the freezer, how to package it to avoid freezer burn, how long it will last in a freezer without power, and how to cook frozen chicken.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 casserole dish or baking sheet
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4-6 frozen chicken thighs were used this time
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp old bay
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Whole chicken can last - 1 year in freezer / Chicken pieces - will last 9 months frozen. When ready unwrap your package and separate your pieces. If stuck run cool water over the top and break them apart with your hands.
- Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F. Place frozen chicken thighs in a casserole dish not be overlapping. Brush with a little olive oil to keep the chicken from drying out in the oven, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cover the dish with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 60 minutes or until the thighs are soft. If large you may need to increase to 80 minutes.
- Remove foil, brush wit more olive oil and sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Put back in the oven uncovered for another 30 minutes or until thickest portion reaches 165 degrees F and skin is browned and crisped.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg