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  Poultry Thawing Chart

Poultry Cut Approximate Weight
(pounds)
Thawing Time in Refrigerator
Whole Chicken 3 to 4 24 hours
Whole Turkey 8 to 12

12 to 16

16 to 20

20 to 24
1 to 2 days

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 5 days
Chicken or Turkey, cut-up pieces
Up to 4 3 to 9 hours




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