How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breast (6 Methods)

Name: How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breast (6 Methods)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 cups water; 1 bouillon cube; 1 small onion; 2 celery stalks; 1 carrot large; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried herbs of choice; 2 tablespoons oil; 1-2 teaspoons chicken seasoning; Fine sea salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning; Fine sea salt and black pepper; cooking spray; SEASONING; Fine sea salt and black pepper; Sauce of choice; cooking spray; 1-2 teaspoons chicken seasoning; Fine sea salt and black pepper; 1 cup chicken stock

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
165 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breast (6 Methods)

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Learn how to cook frozen chicken breast. There are several simple methods to do it: bake, pan-fry boil, grill, air fry, or pressure cook frozen chicken breast pieces.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken breasts frozen, Note 1

Boiling:

2 cups water 500 ml
1 bouillon cube
1 small onion optional
2 celery stalks optional
1 carrot large optional
2 bay leaves optional
1 teaspoon dried herbs of choice optional

Pan-frying:

2 tablespoons oil
1-2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
Fine sea salt and black pepper to taste

Baking:

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
Fine sea salt and black pepper to taste

Grilling:

cooking spray
SEASONING
Fine sea salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce of choice for basting

Air Fryer:

cooking spray
1-2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
Fine sea salt and black pepper

Instant Pot:

1 cup chicken stock or water and a bouillon cube, 250 ml

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Instructions

Boil frozen chicken breast

See How to Boil Frozen Chicken.

Pan-fry frozen chicken breast

Cook: Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the frozen chicken for 10-15 minutes.
Season the upper side with salt, pepper, and chicken seasoning, flip the pieces, and season the other side as well.
Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. Check the internal temperature.
Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Bake frozen chicken breast

See How to Bake Frozen Chicken Breast.

Grill frozen chicken breast

Preheat the grill to 350°F/ 180°C.
Grill the chicken pieces on indirect heat for 10-15 minutes (depending on their size), flipping them halfway through. The pieces should be almost fully thawed by now.
Spray the breasts with cooking oil and sprinkle them with spices on both sides.
Move them to direct heat and cook them for 10-15 minutes (flipping halfway through) or until cooked through (Note 3). Check the internal temperature.
Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Air fry frozen chicken breast

See Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer.

Instant pot frozen chicken breast

Place the chicken and 1 cup of liquid in the inner pot. Sprinkle with seasoning.
Close the pot and turn the valve to “sealing.”
Cook on high pressure:Small (6-8 oz/ 170-225 g): 10-12 minutesMedium (9-10 oz/ 250-300 g): 13-14 minutesLarge (12 oz/ 350 g or a bit more) 15-16 minutes
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
Turn the steam release valve to the “venting” position to release the remaining steam.
Remove the lid and the chicken. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

They might differ in size, so make sure you check the charts regarding the cooking times.
Always check that the chicken is cooked through before serving; the safe internal temperature is 165°F/74°C. It’s best to use a meat thermometer; otherwise, make a small cut into the thickest part of a chicken breast, the juices should run clear, and the meat should be white; no pink or red are allowed.
You can baste the chicken pieces with sauce during the last 5 minutes of the grilling time.