I thaw as many pieces as I need in the microwave and cut it up for the recipes. I can sometimes use it in recipes that call for uncooked chicken depending on the recipe. I then cool my broth and skim off fat and freeze in 8oz. Penny Georgia Cheaper Appliances Whirlpool corporation has a reverse logistics program whereby certain vendors are charged with liquidating all whirlpool scratch and dent appliances. This is done through various retail outlets though out the country, housing thousands of scratch and dent and discontinued appliance models.
All products are new, and come with a full one year warranty.
At present, these outlet operations are in Orlando, Melbourne and Daytona Beach, Florida, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso, Texas. Savings are significantly below retail pricing, and in many instances, below wholesale. These stores are tasked with moving thousands of units monthly. Some discount more than others. If you know of any other sources for this type of thing please pass them along.