A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

How long can you keep cooked chicken in the fridge?

Best Answers

Cooked poultry is safe refrigerated for 3-4 days and in the freezer for 2-6 months. You can also freeze your cooked breaded chicken cutlets (Foodsafety.gov specifically lists nuggets and patties) for 1-3 months. Freeze your cutlets in freezer bags, with layers of parchment if you wish. read more

If you cook it just with reasonable seasoning and not with any kind of sauce, way longer than 3–4 days. It could even last for more than a week in normal fridge. So far, I haven’t gotten sick from eating 10 days old (refrigerated) cooked chicken. As long as it doesn’t smell or taste bad, it’s good. read more

To maximize the shelf life of cooked chicken for safety and quality, refrigerate the chicken in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked chicken will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. read more