You Might Also Like. Enter your email. You're on your way Just a few more details. First Name. Last Name. If you don't think you'll get to your chicken within three to four days, the best option is to freeze it. To freeze cooked chicken, transfer it to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag, label with the date, and freeze for up to three months.
Never freeze chicken that has been left out at room temperature for more than two hours, or stored in the fridge for more than four days. To thaw, transfer the chicken in its storage container to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw overnight. You can also use the defrost setting on your microwave. By Melanie Fincher March 17, Pin FB Share. You can also reheat the chicken in the microwave, but it may dry out the chicken and make it chewy, so microwave with care.
By Lisa Cericola. Save FB Tweet More. All rights reserved. The odor of rotten chicken is distinct and pungent. If the chicken has not gone bad, it should just smell like chicken and not give off a strong, repellent smell. Package: If it's still sealed in the package, check the "best by" date. If you've blown past that and it's been in the fridge for a week, it's probably not safe. Observe: The color of fresh chicken is a pale pink. If it's turned gray, it is probably not safe.
Touch: Chicken shouldn't have a slimy, snotty texture. If it feels anything like mucus, throw it out. Smell: Same as the raw chicken test, but be wary of spices that might mask the odor of bad chicken. If it's past its point, it will probably smell like rotten eggs.
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