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On the day you want to eat the chicken, that morning, move it from the freezer to the fridge. It will thaw throughout the day in the fridge, but not get below 40 degrees F. That is the key. Bacteria will grow at hotter than 40F (which solved the bacteria part of the equation).
Move any items away from the chicken to ensure that it thaws evenly. Leave the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days. The time it takes to thaw the chicken will depend on its size--Recipetips.com says you'll need to allow about five hours per pound, so a five-pound bird would need 25 hours. Check thoroughly to make sure the chicken is completely defrosted--put your hand inside to make sure there are no ice crystals.