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Cooked chicken

Fridge (4°C / 40°F)

3–4 days

Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)

2–6 months

Store it right

  • Refrigerate within 2 hours, sliced or whole, in a sealed container.
  • Freeze with a little broth to keep it from drying out.

Signs it has gone off

  • Slimy surface.
  • Sour or sulfurous smell.
  • Grey-green tint.

Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.

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