When you’re done, you should also thoroughly wash all surfaces that have come in contact with the chicken, which includes knives, cutting boards, and the sink.

Popcorn Chicken Chicken Katsu Boneless Chicken Breast Steaks Chicken Mole Broiled Chicken Breasts Blackened Chicken Breasts Teriyaki Chicken Baked Chicken Sesame Chicken Roasted Chicken

Fried chicken - 3 to 4 days in refrigerator, 4 months in freezer Cooked poultry casseroles - 3 to 4 days in refrigerator, 4 to 6 months in freezer Pieces, plain - 3 to 4 days in refrigerator, 4 months in freezer Pieces covered with broth, gravy - 1 to 2 days in refrigerator, 6 months in freezer Chicken nuggets, patties - 1 to 2 days in refrigerator, 1 to 3 months in freezer

If you’re looking for a less crispy, more juicy option; it’s recommended to place the chicken breast on a diagonal angle, wait until the edges turn white, rotate 180º and repeat on the other side. This will result in the picture perfect grill marks you see in a commercial. The internal temperature should reach 165ºF (74°C) when the chicken is ready. When the chicken is cooked, place it on a serving platter and let it cool for 3-5 minutes before you eat it.

Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is at least 165 °F (74 °C) internally.

If the chicken is labeled “fresh” in the US, that means it’s never been below 26°F (-3°C). If the chicken has ever been frozen, it must be labeled “frozen” or “previously frozen”. Look at the “sell by” or “use before” date as a guideline. In the US, chicken is not required to be dated as such, but many stores and processors provide a date anyway to indicate quality. After that date, you can still eat the chicken, but the quality will have declined. If the chicken is frozen when the date passes, you can still consume it safely.

Whole chicken - there are fryers, broilers, and roasters, from smallest to largest. Quarters - a leg quarter contains thigh and leg; a breast quarter contains breast and wing Whole chicken cut up - entire bird cut into 9 pieces or 8 pieces, without the back Individual thighs and breasts - sold boneless and/or skinless Chicken livers - packaged separately Neck, feet, combs, etc.

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