How To Cook A Chicken
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Handling and Storage
• Defrost in the refrigerator only, not on the bench.
• Use separate cutting boards and utensils when handling raw and cooked chicken. Wash these thoroughly with hot, soapy water before and after handling.
• If you cook chicken to eat later, refrigerate while hot.
• Always store cooked foods above raw foods in the refrigerator.
• Keep fresh food refrigerated at or below 4°C.
• Keep frozen food at or below minus 18° C.
• Keep smallgoods in the refrigerator with their wrapping sealed until required. After opening, they must be consumed with in 2-3 days.
• Smallgoods can be frozen on day of purchase and thawed in the refrigerator when required. They can be frozen up to 6 months.
• Once chicken has been thawed, do not refreeze.
Cooking Tips
• Appliance temperatures can vary, you may need to adjust cooking times accordingly.
• Poultry should be fully cooked when pierced and juices run clear.
• Forgotten to thaw your Chicken Breast Roast? It can be cooked from frozen for a longer cooking time. Just follow the on pack instructions.
• Chicken mince is a tasty substitute for lamb, beef or pork mince. It can be cooked using the same cooking methods.
• Allow a whole chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving, after removing from the oven.
• To keep breast area of chicken from drying out during roasting, place a piece of foil over this area. Remove during last 30 minutes of roasting time to allow the chicken to brown.
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| Handling and Storage |
| • Defrost in the refrigerator only, not on the bench. • Use separate cutting boards and utensils when handling raw and cooked chicken. Wash these thoroughly with hot, soapy water before and after handling. • If you cook chicken to eat later, refrigerate while hot. • Always store cooked foods above raw foods in the refrigerator. • Keep fresh food refrigerated at or below 4°C. • Keep frozen food at or below minus 18° C. • Keep smallgoods in the refrigerator with their wrapping sealed until required. After opening, they must be consumed with in 2-3 days. • Smallgoods can be frozen on day of purchase and thawed in the refrigerator when required. They can be frozen up to 6 months. • Once chicken has been thawed, do not refreeze. |
Cooking Tips |
| • Appliance temperatures can vary, you may need to adjust cooking times accordingly. • Poultry should be fully cooked when pierced and juices run clear. • Forgotten to thaw your Chicken Breast Roast? It can be cooked from frozen for a longer cooking time. Just follow the on pack instructions. • Chicken mince is a tasty substitute for lamb, beef or pork mince. It can be cooked using the same cooking methods. • Allow a whole chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving, after removing from the oven. • To keep breast area of chicken from drying out during roasting, place a piece of foil over this area. Remove during last 30 minutes of roasting time to allow the chicken to brown. |