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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).
Answer: If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Poultry thatâs been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You also can safely refreeze it within that same timeframe. On the other hand, if you thawed the chicken in the microwave or in cold water, the USDA advises that you cook it immediately. Thatâs because with either method, the chicken could have at least temporarily warmed up to a temperature higher than 40Â°F.