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How long is cooked chicken good for in fridge?

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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

Cooked chicken that is stored in the freezer will be safe to eat indefinitely, but the quality of the meat will begin to degrade after a few months. For best results, use frozen, cooked chicken pieces, fried chicken or chicken covered in broth or gravy within four to six months. 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