by Sarah (I want points)
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January 12, 2007

What Would You Have Done?

March 25, 2009 01:40 PM EDT
views: 153 | comments: 46

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I had two couples over to our house for dinner.  We made this chicken casserole thing in the oven.  It didn't have whole pieces of chicken in it, but bite size pieces of breast.  This was the first time we had made it (dangerous I know, but we don't know a whole lot of recipes.) 

We put it in for the specified time, and then pulled it out.  It looked hot enough and done, but when we started digging in, we discovered that the chicken wasn't cooked.  By that time though, we had served most of the plates and everyone had begun digging in. 

What would you have done?  Just kept eating and ignored it?  Undercooked chicken certainly can be dangerous, but by that time it's too late to stick it back in the oven.  Would you have ordered pizza or something instead? 

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Comments: 46

Rebecca [Future Teacher] Mar 25, 2009, 1:45pm EDT
I probably would have just ignored it unless someone mentioned it if they had already starting eating it.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Mar 25, 2009, 1:45pm EDT
Yeah I would have said first time , accidents happen! How about Pizza! Its hard to go wrong there.
Rae M. Mar 25, 2009, 1:47pm EDT
You maybe could have stuck the individual servings in the microwave to help the chicken cook through, if the plates were microwave safe.
Jo N. Mar 25, 2009, 1:47pm EDT
I agree, I would have apologized and then ordered pizza or something.
pamela r. Mar 25, 2009, 1:49pm EDT
I WOULD HAVE TRUED THE MICROWAVE TOO......IF THAT FAILED SAY SORRY AND GET THE PIZZA. HAY STUFF HAPPENS.
Trish A. Mar 25, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
I would have fessed up that it was a new recipe and then asked what kind of pizza they liked.
Alison H. Mar 25, 2009, 1:52pm EDT
I would have put the casserole back in for 10 minutes and just eaten salad for a while (if you had a salad).
Alison H. Mar 25, 2009, 1:54pm EDT
P.S. I use leftover chicken in dishes like this. The chicken is pre-cooked and only needs to be re-heated. You can cook a lot of chicken at once, de-bone the leftovers, and freeze them in one- or two-cup containers, for later use.
Jennifer N. Mar 25, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
I probably would have just ordered out. I'm always too scared to risk things like that that might not be fully cooked.
Angelina C. Mar 25, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
I had this happen before with some salmon and I just put it in the microwave for everyone. They were all understanding and had no issues with it.
Donald M. Mar 25, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
Alison has the right idea. Many people do this in the economic crisis we are facing. Preparing larger amounds and freezing leftovers.
☃ Aunt Shanny Mar 25, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
What Rae said.
Kimber L. Mar 25, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
I would have mentioned it and stopped everyone from potentially getting sick
golds g. Mar 25, 2009, 2:03pm EDT
popped it back in or served something else
Chris E. Mar 25, 2009, 2:11pm EDT
I would have ordered pizza. No way would I let my guests eat something tht was not cooked. I don't believe in cooking in the microwave either.
Elaine S. Mar 25, 2009, 2:19pm EDT
I would have said,Wait the chicken is not done.then I would have put it back in the oven. each serving in aluminum foil since they already dug in.
Mariana T. Mar 25, 2009, 2:22pm EDT
I definitely would have mentioned it - stuck it back in the oven and enjoyed drinks or tea or whatever for another 20 minutes - what's the rush if there's a potential health threat. I have never owned a microwave and my oven is slow as Christmas so I've learned quite a bit about the ebb and flow of cooking and serving guests. Salud
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Mar 25, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
I agree with Rae and the others about zapping it in the microwave. No big deal. Stuff like that happens. Most people understand that.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Mar 25, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
It sounds like you've got some great tips.
I would have used the microwave to finish it up~
Elaine B. Mar 25, 2009, 2:59pm EDT
I probably would finished it in the microwave, or ordered pizza.
Gary (aka: William Pinn) J. Mar 25, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
Put the plates in the microwave...or wait for complaints. If no complaints, no worries--your guests might like their chicken that way. If you don't have a microwave oven, simply put it all back in the regular oven, play a round of bridge or some other game, then re-serve the chicken. If it is burnt, order pizza.
John S. (arizona) Mar 25, 2009, 3:08pm EDT
I wouldn't have eaten it, apologized, and done what others say above about pizza or something.
I also usually cook the chicken separate some at first in a pan using boneless breasts, and then cut up to add to things like this.
Renee S. Mar 25, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
I think I would have explained just as you did here and offered to order out for something else. You tried!
Sorry, no I wouldn't have served or eaten it either. I'd too apologize and ask if everyone wanted to wait a bit longer, or yes, 'how about pizza?'. Food poisoning is not fun. I'd quickly rustle up some kind of appetizer (even if I had to ask for assistance from one of the more experienced cooks present) and take it from there.
David P. Mar 25, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
Just tell the guests "I'm sorry, but I just poisoned all of you. You probably will all die in about 20 minutes. So sorry. My bad!"
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Mar 25, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
Prayed. That's funny.
Marianne R. Mar 25, 2009, 3:46pm EDT
I would have nuked all the plates for a minute or so.
Sue * Mar 25, 2009, 4:39pm EDT
Microwaved it, or if no micro-pizza. I wouldn't eat raw chicken, and I also wouldn't expect anyone else to. Friends would understand.
.* Sandi * Mar 25, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
not sure lol

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Nora Davenport Mar 25, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
Yep, I like Rae's suggestion.....gotta love the microwave!!!!
Patty Mayonaise Mar 25, 2009, 5:53pm EDT
Microwave. i wouldnt have taken a chance that someone get sick
fancy c. Mar 25, 2009, 6:21pm EDT
OH MY
Charles D. Mar 25, 2009, 6:22pm EDT
Oh no. Me, I get paranoid about this kind of stuff. Undercooked chicken blood mixing in with other food ingrediants. I would either put it back in the oven, smile, and then wait. Or I would discard it to my three hounds who have iron stomachs!!!!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Mar 25, 2009, 8:30pm EDT
I admire you for inviting your friends over for a home-cooked meal. I haven't done that in ages. Too lazy. I probably would have offered to put individual dishes in the microwave. Did anyone get sick? If not, no worries!
Dagmara H. Mar 25, 2009, 8:45pm EDT
I think I would just put it back to the oven
Krystal Harwell Mar 26, 2009, 5:44am EDT
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Charity M. Mar 26, 2009, 7:44am EDT
((( A little more oven...:0) )))
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Mar 26, 2009, 8:31pm EDT
I do not like under cooked food of any kind. I would of never served it. I would of offer to reaheat it or suggested pizza while we played a game and I served an appetizer.
JoAnn C. Mar 28, 2009, 2:49pm EDT
I would have offered to put it in the microwave or offered to ordered pizza or something. I wouldn't have risked someone getting sick. Then again, I have this fear of getting food poisening (not sure where it came from) so I would have checked the chicken when it came out of the oven before serving it.
Nurse Nancy S. Mar 28, 2009, 6:43pm EDT
I would have said..."Opps! Looks like the chicken didn't get done. You have your choice, we can stick it back in the oven and wait, or we can order something to be delivered." I would have left the choice to them.
If they had decided to wait and let it cook some more, then an offering of some kind of snack would have been nice.
Janell R. Mar 30, 2009, 1:18am EDT
Probably gone the pizza route. Oops!
Chelle M. Apr 1, 2009, 3:47am EDT
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Victoria H. Apr 2, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
I would have just popped each plate in the microwave. I am a freak about chicken and pork being fully cooked. I actually love to make recipes I've never made before for company because then if something happens I can always say "This is the first time we've made this recipe." LOL
donna h. Apr 16, 2009, 2:26pm EDT
micro also

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