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How long does cooked chicken keep for?

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  • weegie_2
    weegie_2 Posts: 312 Forumite
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    I seem to have the 3 day rule in my head from somewhere as well.......dunno where I got it from.....but I stick to it :-)
  • Ishtar
    Ishtar Posts: 1,042 Forumite
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    Hi all

    I cooked a chicken for lunch on Sunday, cooled it quickly and then put it straight in the fridge. I've stripped the meat off the bones and made stock with the carcass, but I'm wondering whether it would be OK to eat the rest of the meat today? I usually work on 3 days max, so this takes me out of my comfort zone.

    There's only a little bit left, so if the cat has to have it then so be it. It'll make a change for her...

    Thanks a lot
    D.
  • liney
    liney Posts: 5,121 Forumite
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    3 days max in my house, and i'm abit funny about chicken at the best of times.
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,675 Forumite
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    Hi Ishtar,

    These older threads might help:

    Question About Chicken, how long will it keep?

    Very old left over chicken.

    refridgerating cooked chicken

    yesterdays chicken

    Pink
  • Generali
    Generali Posts: 36,411 Forumite
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    Chicken seems to keep for a lot longer if you leave it on the carcass.

    I reckon on 3 days max if the meat is stripped from the carcass. 5 days if it's left on. It's never been a problem for me and I've have a roast chicken 3 Sundays out of 4 for the last 35 years - 1365 chickens!
  • Ishtar
    Ishtar Posts: 1,042 Forumite
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    Mmm, thought 3 days max would be about the limit. Looks like the cat's in for a treat today!

    Thanks guys.
    D.
  • morg_monster
    morg_monster Posts: 2,392 Forumite
    if you think it'd make you sick, won't it make the cat sick?

    or alternatively - if you think it's safe enough for the cat, isn't it safe enough for you?

    just trying to stir the pot a bit...!
  • Raspberry_Swirl
    Raspberry_Swirl Posts: 1,386 Forumite
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    i've eaten chicken after 4 days before. i always go for the sniffing method. if it smells ok then i'll eat it ;)
  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
    Raspberry_Swirl wrote: »
    i've eaten chicken after 4 days before. i always go for the sniffing method. if it smells ok then i'll eat it ;)


    totally agree
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  • Psykicpup
    Psykicpup Posts: 1,398 Forumite
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    I dont think I'd have it cold (in a sarnie for instance) but thoughly reheated in a stew or gravy should be ok I would think - assuming it smells ok
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