How long does chicken stay in the fridge?

If you have been looking at that week-old chicken, wondering if it is still safe to eat, you are in the right place.Chicken that is past its prime is a recipe for disaster.Whether it is grilled, fried, baked, or any other form of cooked chicken, here is how long it will last in the fridge.Get tips on how to properly store it and when to look for it.

Chicken will last two to three months in the freezer according to the USDA.Eating cooked chicken after this point can make you sick.

Can you just zap it in the microwave?Because microwaves heat food from the outside in, and not the other way around, rehydrating week-old cooked chicken in the microwave won't eliminate toxins produced by the growingbacteria beneath the surface.

If your chicken is on day five, it is not safe to eat anymore.

Chicken should be stored in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerated within two hours of cooking.Chicken can reach the temperature danger zone if it is kept at room temperature for more than two hours.

There are a few tell-tale signs that your chicken is past its prime.