Is your leftover chicken still okay to eat?
Do you have a black hole in the fridge?
Heres the rule of thumb so you’ve got the option to play it safe.
Sally Vargas
When Is Chicken Still Safe to Eat?
According to the USDA,you should eat cooked chicken within 3 to 4 days.
What if its been longersay, 5 days?
Then its up to you.
Use your best judgement.
As the adage goes:When in doubt, throw it out.
How Do I Know When Cooked Chicken Has Gone Bad?
Any change in the way it looks, tastes, or smells is suspect.
This includes an unpleasant smell, an off taste, or a slimy or slippery feel.
Mold, of course, means pitch it.
Again, when in doubt, throw it out.
A clean, airtight container is a good choice, as is a heavy-duty zip-top bag.
see to it the container is sealed tight and stash it in the fridge.
How to Use Up Cooked Chicken
Throwing leftovers away is a bummer.
Here are some low-effort ways to avoid chucking what might be perfectly good food.
The only key is getting around to it before its suspect.
