According to Foodsafety.gov, whole, uncooked poultry (chicken or turkey) is safe in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and safe in the freezer for up to 12 months. Poultry pieces are safe in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and safe in the freezer for up to nine months. read more
Cooked chicken that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; chicken that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. read more
Refrigeration process: Temperature of your refrigerator, how soon you put the cooked chicken in the refrigerator, how you pack it and how long does it take for the chicken to attend the temperature of the refrigerator, is there a chance of cross contamination of the cooked chicken from other raw and cooked foods in your refrigerator, temperature abuse during storage for frequent opening of refrigerator. read more