Can you defrost and refreeze raw chicken?

Answer 1

If it was thawed properly and was not going bad when refrozen, yes. But the quality will not be as good.

Whilst I do not know if it is the same in Britain, in the US it is considered safe to refreeze raw chicken if it has been defrosted in a refridgerator, and has not been subsequently chilled for too long

Answer 2

Once chicken starts to thaw bacteria start to form. Re-freezing simply freezes these bacteria for later consumption. To be safe do not re-freeze meat, especially poultry. Yes. The partially defrosted chicken can be refrozen - if it has been defrosting in the refrigerator. Although putting food through multiple freeze-thaw cycles is never good for quality, we are not talking about enough time for pathogens to grow - and it will be cooked.

Answer 3

Bought 6 packages of chicken finger only used 4 package .refreeze 2 package .as the old saying goes what does not kill us make us stronger. [cook it first then wrap it as for losing flavor just add spices to it

Answer 4

In my opinion, i believe yes, i have done this several times.we can defrost it if we want small piece of it .and keep the rest of pieces.Because when anything is frozen no external heat is mixed....

Answer 5

As per U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, "Meat and poultry defrosted in the refrigerator may be refrozen before or after cooking. If thawed by other methods, cook before refreezing."

Answer 6

If it still is solid when you change your mind, then you can refreeze it. Otherwise you have 2-3 days to cook it if you have kept it at least refrigerated.

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

Yes