Before she leaves for school, Zari receives a text from her mom asking her to grab the chicken for tonight’s dinner out of the freezer to thaw. Where should Zari place the chicken so that it is ready when her mom gets home to start dinner?

Zari should place the chicken in the refrigerator to thaw safely while she is at school. Keeping it cold slows the growth of harmful bacteria as it defrosts. Leaving it on the counter, putting it in warm water, or using a low oven can let the chicken warm to unsafe temperatures.

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