Chicken can be used in many delicious recipes, either with pasta, salad, or by itself with a dipping sauce, it’s a yummy protein to add to your meal, Thus we will be seeing how to cook Costco frozen chicken breast in 3 different methods, by baking, air frying, and boiling.
All of these approaches offer instructions and advice to attain the desired result. I’ll also cover some additional facts relating to this issue, or problems you may find while cooking Costco frozen chicken breast, and offer answers or ideas on how to avoid or repair them.
What Is The Best Way To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Breast?
When it comes to safety, the oven, air fryer, or stove are the finest cooking techniques to use when cooking your Costco Frozen Chicken Breast. However, it really depends on what you want to make with this chicken breast, such as a topping for pizza, pasta, or even a major dish on its own.
I believe you understand my point here, so before deciding which method to use, consider what you intend to do with your Costco Frozen Chicken Breast after it has been cooked. For example, after boiling my chicken breast, it will be very juicy and tender and ideal for chopping and shredding to be used with various meals such as pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches, casseroles, and so on.
How To Thaw Costco Frozen Chicken Breast Safely?
I highly recommend cooking your Costco Chicken Breast straight from frozen as it will reward you with the best texture and taste, however, if you still want to thaw your Frozen Costco Chicken Breast for whatever reason here are the methods alongside the timing needed:
To defrost a pound of Costco Frozen Chicken Breast:
- Refrigerator = 1-2 days
- Water soak = 2-3 hours
- Microwave = 10-15 minutes
How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Breast In The Oven?
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Next, go ahead and place your frozen Costco chicken breast(s) in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large baking dish, make sure the breast isn’t touching each other, and finish by covering them with foil.
- Allow your chicken breast to bake for about 20 minutes, then take it out and season it with either salt and pepper or a seasoning of your taste.
- Now, you want to uncover the baking sheet and continue baking your Costco chicken breast for another 15-20 minutes.
- Finally, remove your cooked Costco chicken breast from the oven and cover it then let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing or serving.
Note: Cooking time might be slightly different, make sure to use a meat thermometer and check the internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached in the thickest part of the chicken breast.
What To Serve With Costco Chicken Breast?
- Tangy Potato Salad with Bacon
- Slow-Cooker Toasted Herb Rice
- Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
- Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes
- Cumin-Citrus Roasted Carrots
- Candied Yams
- Cheesy Baked Asparagus
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits
How Can I Season Costco’s Frozen Chicken Breast?
Here are the seasonings that you can use with your Costco’s frozen chicken breast:
- Salt and pepper
- Taco seasoning
- Sauce with cheese
- Barbecue sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Honey garlic
- Teriyaki sauce
How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Breast In The Air Fryer?
The Air fryer is way faster than the oven when it comes to cooking your Costco Frozen Chicken Breast, that’s thanks to its mechanism that uses hot air and circulates it all over the food you are cooking.
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Season your Costco frozen chicken breast(s) with salt and pepper or other seasonings if desired.
- Next, place chicken breast(s) in the air fryer basket, make sure to leave a space between each breast in order for the hot air to circulate.
- Now, go ahead and spray some cooking spray on the top of each chicken breast.
- Air fry your Costco frozen chicken breast at 360 degrees for about 10 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, flip the chicken breast in order to make sure it will cook evenly.
- When the time is up or the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees, take it out of the air fryer, let it rest then serve.
How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Breast By Boiling?
- In a large pot, add your Costco Frozen Chicken Breast then add cold water until the chicken is covered.
- Next, you want to add salt alongside additional seasoning as desired.
- Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and allow your frozen Costco chicken breast to cook for about 12 to 13 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove your chicken breast to a cutting board, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
FAQ Section
Yes, Cooking your Costco Chicken Breast From Frozen is totally safe, as according to the USDA and quote, “chicken can be cooked from the frozen state in the oven or on the stove,” and actually from my experience cooking almost all types of frozen food from frozen is the best option to go for.
Unfortunately, When it comes to cooking your Costco Frozen Chicken Breast both the slow cooker and microwave are not safe options to go for, I recommend sticking to the oven, air fryer, or stove, to keep your food safe to eat.
You can keep cooked Costco chicken breast in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. make sure you have tightly wrapped your chicken breast before refreezing in order to prevent freezer burn.
How To Cook Costco Frozen Chicken Breast In The Oven
Ingredients
- 4 frozen Costco chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Baking method:
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Next, go ahead and place your frozen Costco chicken breasts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large baking dish, make sure they aren't touching each other, and finish by covering them with foil.
- Allow your chicken breasts to bake for about 20 minutes, then take them out and season it with either salt and pepper or a seasoning of your taste.
- Now, you want to uncover the baking sheet and continue baking your Costco chicken breasts for another 15-20 minutes.
- Finally, remove your cooked Costco chicken breasts from the oven, cover and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing or serving.
Air Fryer method:
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Season your Costco frozen chicken breasts with salt and pepper or other seasonings if desired.
- Next, place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, make sure to leave a space between each breast in order for the hot air to circulate.
- Now, go ahead and spray some cooking spray on the top of each chicken breast.
- Air fry your Costco frozen chicken breasts at 360 degrees for about 10 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, flip the chicken breasts in order to make sure it will cook evenly.
- When the time is up or the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees, take it out of the air fryer, let it rest then serve.
Boiling method:
- In a large pot, add your Costco frozen chicken breasts then add cold water until the chicken is covered.
- Next, you want to add salt alongside additional seasoning as desired.
- Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and allow your frozen Costco chicken breasts to cook for about 12 to 13 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove your chicken breasts to a cutting board, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cora
Thursday 12th of December 2024
Great, thanks for this guide.