How To Defrost Minced Chicken. Defrost chicken on a high power setting, as it can defrost unevenly. The fastest way to defrost minced meat is in the microwave.

Spoiled meat will have off an obvious ‘sour’ or ‘off’ smell and feel tacky to the touch. Change the water every 30 to 45 minutes to make sure that it stays cold. Bring out the chicken when it's firm but not frozen, then put some of it in the food processor.