Place the chicken breast in a sealed, leak-proof plastic bag
Submerge the bag in cold water
Change the water every 30 minutes
Cook immediately after thawing
Use the microwave defrost setting for faster thawing
Rotate and separate pieces during microwave thawing
Cook immediately after microwave thawing
Keep chicken refrigerated while thawing if using the fridge method
Use thin, evenly sized pieces for faster defrosting