How long can i keep uncooked chicken in the fridge?

Question

hello, i pulled out my chicken late sat. night and i opresume i tthawed out in my fride sometime sunday. can i still cook it? how do i know if chicken goes bad? will it look funny?

Answer 1

It should be fine... if it smells funny, or is slimy, toss it...

Answer 2

You should use that chicken within 1 or 2 days according to the USDA. I wouldn't eat it. The way you can tell if its bad is by an off-putting smell

The below is a good link:

http://www.foodreference.com/html/artchickensafety.html

This is some of what it says:
SAFE DEFROSTING
FSIS recommends three ways to defrost chicken: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave. Never defrost chicken on the counter or in other locations. It's best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator. Boneless chicken breasts will usually defrost overnight. Bone-in parts and whole chickens may take 1 to 2 days or longer. Once the raw chicken defrosts, it can be kept in the refrigerator an additional day or two before cooking. During this time, if chicken defrosted in the refrigerator is not used, it can safely be refrozen without cooking first.

Overall, I would say you are cutting it close...


http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Chicken_Food_Safety_Focus/index.asp

Answer 3

What kind of chicken? Whole legs breast boneless breast boneless tenderloins wings? If it has bone it is fine if it is boneless and thin or small and it went right from the store to the freezer meaning you didnt have it in the fridge for a day or two before it was frozen then it should be fine but get it in the pan ASAP as for going bad you will know first bite before you even swallow if it is on the verge you might just get a little gas but this is unlikely.

Answer 4

It depends on how fresh it is.
If it is stored in the coldest part of the fridge... usually the meat container or drawer and wrapped or sealed properly, you can store it for up to a couple days past the sell by date.

It is still best to put any uncooked chicken in the freezer, patted dry and sealed tight.

Answer 5

its bad when it smells or becomes discolored. I'd cook it tonight!

thanks for posting this question because i just realized that i have chicken in the fridge that i thawed on sunday too! So i'm cooking it tonight as long as it doesnt smell, if it smells im tossin it!

Answer 6

Chicken, along with other foods, can be dangerous to eat well before it begins to smell or look "bad".

I'd say you were ok as long as it defrosted in the fridge since Saturday.

Answer 7

no it won't cook funnyy.Its good.You could keep chicken in a freezer for about 3 or 5 days,and You could leave it to thaw in the fridge for 3 hours.

Answer 8

for my section i might want to save it contained in the refrigerator no extra then 3 day on the max 4. I also scent the hen. If it has an fairly sturdy smell to it then I bite it contained in the trash. (this does no longer ensue many times.) continually be careful once you try this with raw meat. we do not want you to get ill!

Answer 9

I wouldn't do anything other than toss it out. There's too much of a chance for it to have started to go bad. It seems like a waste, but if you DO get sick, then there's perhaps doctor bills, time off from work, etc. I'd play it safe than sorry.

Answer 10

I would say as long as it is not slimy & does not smell bad, you could cook it today. I would not go much past today though. I think most cooks say 2-3 days after it is thawed as long as it is kept refrigerated.

Answer 11

it is okay for 2-4 day after thawing. you would know if it is no good the smell will make you never want to eat chicken again