PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

How long does cooked chicken keep for?

Options
1131416181924

Comments

  • tandraig
    tandraig Posts: 2,260 Forumite
    I use the three days rule for cooked meats. if i think i cant use it up in that time it will be put in freezer either the same day its cooked or the next day. even small peices, as over three months its amazing how much you can accumulate! enough for a curry or a pie.
  • luckycat99
    luckycat99 Posts: 319 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Hi guys,

    I roasted a chicken on Monday - it was bought fresh, then frozen, then defrosted to cook it. I've been eating it all week but there is still some left and I don't want to throw it if it's still safe to eat. I'd heard that it was OK for 3 days but wanted to double check, just in case I can scrape a few more meals out of it.

    Thanks
    14 projects in 2014: 3/14
  • Gigervamp
    Gigervamp Posts: 6,583 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    As it's been cooked since it was frozen, you can re-freeze it. Otherwise, it should be fine until tomorrow.
  • spike7451
    spike7451 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Why not break it down into portions & freeze the portions till you need it.Dont forget tho to make stock from the carcass!!!!
  • luckycat99
    luckycat99 Posts: 319 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    I could probably eat most of what's left today for lunch and tea (I'm going to start looking like a chicken soon) - any left I can freeze for a risotto or something and then definitely make stock. My OH would go mad if I didn't make stock! :eek:

    If I freeze it is it OK to reheat once it's defrosted?
    14 projects in 2014: 3/14
  • Yes its fine to reheat again after freezing because you have changed the state of it since it was last frozen.

    I usually stick to a max 4 days for chicken (day one being day it was first cooked) and then freeze what's left.
  • luckycat99
    luckycat99 Posts: 319 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Lovely - thanks all!
    14 projects in 2014: 3/14
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    luckycat99 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I roasted a chicken on Monday - it was bought fresh, then frozen, then defrosted to cook it. I've been eating it all week but there is still some left and I don't want to throw it if it's still safe to eat. I'd heard that it was OK for 3 days but wanted to double check, just in case I can scrape a few more meals out of it.

    Thanks

    I'd say about 3 days for chicken :)

    As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread to keep ideas together.
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • Just found this thread. No-one seems to have made the following comments:

    1. How long the chicken will last depends on how good your fridge is. If it's really good and has a zero degree compartment, for example, it will last longer than if it's an old or poor quality fridge with a main compartment over 4 degrees. It should be between 0 and 4 to minimise risk (and avoid throwing food away). Certain bacteria can double every 20 minutes if it's over 4.4 degrees. Do the maths - that's an 8 fold increase every hour and 64 fold in 2 hours etc.

    2. It's important to realise that there are 2 classifications of bacteria, pathogenic bacteria and spoilage bacteria. The latter makes food breakdown and smell, but won't make you ill, whereas the former most certainly will, EVEN IF THE FOOD LOOKS AND SMELLS JUST FINE. By sight, smell and taste, you cannot identify whether a meat is harboring pathogenic bacteria, unlike meat contaminated with spoilage bacteria.

    So the "well it smelled OK so I ate it" approach is taking a big risk!
  • lelole
    lelole Posts: 224 Forumite
    Hi,

    Been poorly this week, so haven't done anything with the leftover roast chicken from Sunday... Can I still make something with it today? Fancied making some kind of soup/stew type thing - any recipes much welcomed!!

    Thanks

    Leah
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.