Never thaw frozen chicken on the kitchen counter. Thawing in the refrigerator or microwave are the safest methods. Once the uncooked chicken has thawed, it is recommended you cook it before freezing it again. Thaw covered uncooked foods on a plate on the lowest shelf to prevent them from dripping on prepared foods. Allow a day or more for large items to thaw.
Microwave ovens vary.
Defrosting times are approximate. Some microwaves may defrost faster than others. This method is not effective for large items. Use this method only if you are going to use the item immediately in another cooking process, or to continue cooking immediately in the microwave. Put the wrapped product in a sink full of cold tap water.