2007-02-21 05:02:57 · 11 answers · asked by xxgoincrazy313xx 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
looking for short, simple answers...not whole huge articles
2007-02-21 05:15:32 · update #1
It depends, Is the chicken wearing a sweater and thermal underwear ?
2007-02-21 05:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Chicken in the store container should be used within 30 days of freezing.
If you have sealed it in a freezer proof container then you have 3 months.
The only problem with leaving chicken or other meats in the freezer longer than (30 days or 3 mo) is freezer burn. If you take it out and there is freezer burn just cut it off and use the chicken.
2007-02-21 05:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the part of chicken depends on how long it can stay frozen. Anything from 3-12 months. (see source)
Though as others said leaving it frozen for too long can make it taste different.
Its all up to personal taste, even though it is still safe to eat.
Also check your freezers hand book.
2007-02-21 05:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by x_kimmy87_x 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The rule of thumb is 6 months until freezer burn sets in but its still good. I have beef from my cow in my freezer thats over a year thats still good. But its in a deep freezer. a refrigerator freezer is no where near as cold but 6 month should still be ok. Smell it when you thaw it out. It shouldn't ie go bad just get freezer burnt nad taste like crap.
2007-02-21 05:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by gregory_usa83 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chicken or turkey, whole 1 to 2 days refridgerator. 1 year freezer
Chicken or turkey, pieces 1 to 2 days refridgerator ,9 months freezer
Giblets 1 to 2 days fridge ,3 to 4 months freezer
Fried chicken 3 to 4 days fridge ,4 months freeze
Cooked poultry casseroles 3 to 4 days ,4 to 6 months freeze
Pieces, plain 3 to 4 days fridge, 4 months freeze
Pieces covered with broth, gravy 1 to 2 days fridge ,6 months freeze
Chicken nuggets, patties 1 to 2 daysfridge ,1 to 3 months freeze
Note: These short but safe time limits will help keep refrigerated foods from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat.Because freezing keeps food safe indefinitely, recommended storage times are for quality only.Storage times are from date of purchase unless specified on chart. It is not important if a date expires after food is frozen.
Sources:
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Food Keeper, The Food Marketing Institute
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
www.fsis.usda.gov
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1 (800) 535-4555
In Washington, DC: (202) 720-3333
TTY: 1 (800) 256-7072
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
www.cfsan.fda.gov
FDA Food Information Line
1 (888) SAFEFOOD (toll-free)
2007-02-21 05:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We've eaten 1 year-old (probably older than that) freezer chicken (whole fryer) before, and it wasn't bad.
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2007-02-21 05:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Alot of people say chicken can stay frozen for up to a year and still be okay.
I find that if I keep chicken frozen for anything over 3 months then it starts to get freezer burnt. So, use 3 months max as a good rule.
2007-02-21 05:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by MetroDetroitGuy25 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
After about 6 months it is no longer at it's best, but it is still fine for an indefinite period, just not "best"
2007-02-21 05:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by kittykatts 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No more then 3 months!
2007-02-21 05:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
6 months tops!
after that the texture and taste will change no matter how good you wrapped it.
2007-02-21 05:06:44 · answer #10 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋