Thawing chicken safely can be a tricky business, which is why we spoke with an expert about what to keep in mind. You'll want ...

Using a metal pot or pan. Some online “experts” recommend placing frozen meat between two metal surfaces to speed up thawing.

As for those trendy defrosting trays, “I’m not sure that they work,” says Dr. Schaffner, who did a deep-dive into research and reviews on these for an episode of his podcast, Risky or Not.