do whole chickens always come frozen?

groovygrl

I was not planning ahead & this AM decided maybe I'd do a beer can chicken on the grill tonight b/c I have some time... but then realized I'm pretty sure whole chickens are usually frozen at the grocery store. Anyone know?

rebecca2929

My grocery store has whole chickens that aren't frozen with all the other cuts.  You could always see a butcher if your grocery store only has frozen whole chickens but I don't see why they would only offer them frozen.

bensbaby116

I agree...you should be able to get one that's not frozen. If you can't, though, you can defrost it relatively quickly by putting it (in its packaging) into the sink or a large bowl and soaking it in cool water. I change the water ever 15 minutes until it's defrosted. 

Dragonfly08

I don't know for sure about the grocery store because I always buy my whole roasters at Costco, but they aren't frozen.  I just bought some today.  As far as I know, though, the Wegmans I shop at sells them out of the refrigerated section as well.

groovygrl

Thanks all...got a fresh one it was all good! 

Wow I knew a lot of the nest made an exodus but this board is proof positive of it for sure. Too bad.

DallasTX

groovygrl:

Thanks all...got a fresh one it was all good! 

Wow I knew a lot of the nest made an exodus but this board is proof positive of it for sure. Too bad.

You know where to go, right? There are a lot of cooks over there, too.

Alissa2515

I go to a small grocery store that really focuses on organic/natural foods. Their chickens are fresh, not frozen and are cage free chickens. If you have a small market near by you might want to try. Or I'd ask the people at the grocery store if they have organic, non frozen chicken. Definitely makes a difference with taste.