Oh, you forgot to thaw the chicken? Raises hand Me too, buddy. You can actually marinate frozen chicken! Just pop it in a bag with your marinade and let it thaw in the fridge. It’ll absorb flavor as it defrosts. But here’s the catch: don’t go over 24 hours. Frozen chicken is more fragile, and longer than that? You’re just making sad, waterlogged poultry.
How Long Should Chicken Marinate? - Cully's Kitchen
Also, never marinate at room temperature. That’s a one-way ticket to Bacteria Town (population: your stomach). Always keep it chilled, friends. The fridge is your bestie.
And please, for the love of crispy skin, don’t reuse leftover marinade. Unless you want a side of salmonella. You don’t. Trust me.
