Introduction

You’re busy, and you don’t want to waste any food. That’s why it’s important to know how long chicken is good after cooked. Fortunately, the answer is relatively simple. The general rule of thumb is that fresh chicken lasts two to three days after cooking, but it can last up to five days if you keep it in the refrigerator. Frozen chicken can last up to seven days in the freezer before going bad. So if you know how long your chicken has been around and when you cooked or bought it—and by “knowing” I mean checking its label—you’ll know exactly how long it will stay safe for consumption

Two to three days for fresh chicken

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that you cook chicken within two days after purchase, but it can be safely eaten up to three days after cooking.

Fresh chicken should be refrigerated immediately after purchase and used within two days of purchase or cooked before the expiration date on the package (if there are no other signs of spoilage).

Four to five days for uncooked and cooked chicken

• Uncooked chicken is good for four to five days.
• Cooked chicken is good for two to three days.

Five to seven days for frozen chicken

If you freeze your chicken, it will last for about five to seven days. This is because freezing kills bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses and extends the shelf life of foods by slowing down their deterioration.

With proper storage, frozen chicken can be good for up to one year in most cases. However, there are some important factors to consider when storing frozen meat:

• The temperature of your freezer — If it’s too warm (above 0 degrees F), food will start to thaw out faster than if it were kept at a lower temperature (around -18 degrees F). If this happens often enough over time, those harmful bacteria we were talking about earlier could grow back into action before you realize what’s happening and make themselves known again through spoilage or illness symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting.[1]
• How long has this piece been sitting there? — The longer something sits out on your countertop before getting tossed into the freezer bag with all its friends from last night’s dinner party at work–the higher chance that something bad might happen!

Food safety is important when it comes to what you eat.

Food safety is important when it comes to what you eat. You should make sure that your food is stored properly and cooked correctly, so that it doesn’t become unsafe for consumption. Food should be eaten quickly as well; otherwise, bacteria can grow on it and cause illness or even death in some cases.

Conclusion

Food safety is important when it comes to what you eat. The best way to keep your family safe from food-borne illness is by following these guidelines and using a sharp knife when handling raw meat.