If you’ve ever thawed meat only to come home and crave food from your favorite pizza joint or fast-food restaurant instead, then you’ve likely contemplated whether to toss the meat in the trash, cook it to use for leftovers or refreeze it. But is it safe to eat chicken that’s been refrozen? We’re putting an end to the rumors that say you can’t with one simple answer: yes.
It is safe to refreeze raw chicken, but just as there’s a certain way to prepare chicken, there’s also a specific way you should refreeze it.