Dietician Avni Kaul Shares the Truth
If you have cooked meals that included chicken, you may have found yourself with leftovers sometimes. You have probably wondered how long cooked chicken is good for your health. Here, Delhi’s top dietician Avni Kaul lets you know how long cooked chicken actually lasts in the fridge and shares tips for using it. Cooked chicken could typically last in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. It is essential to store the cooked chicken properly to maximize its freshness and prevent any growth of bacteria. Here are some tips for storing cooked chicken in the fridge:
Cool it quickly
After cooking the chicken, let it cool down to room temperature before refrigerating. You can keep it in shallow containers or separate it into smaller pieces to speed up the cooling procedure.
Store in airtight containers
Transfer the cooked chicken to airtight containers or wrap it tightly using aluminium foil or plastic wrap. This helps prevent moisture loss and protects it from other odours in the fridge.
Place it on a shelf
Place the cooked chicken on a shelf rather than the refrigerator door, as the temperature is more stable on the shelf.
Maintain a consistent temperature
Keep your fridge at a temperature of less than 40°F (4°C) to inhibit bacterial growth. Use a refrigerator thermometer to make sure the temperature remains within the safe range.
Check for signs of spoilage
Before consuming the cooked chicken, inspect it for any signs of spoilage like an off smell, sliminess, or unusual discolouration. If you see any of these signs, it is best to discard the chicken. Cooked chicken must be firm and dry to the touch. You will also know it has gone bad if it has a slimy texture or is soft to the touch. Spoilage bacteria can also cause poultry to turn a dark colour or form an objectionable odour. So throw it away if it smells bad or darkens (or forms a greenish or yellowish cast). When in doubt, throw it out.
Keep in mind that these guidelines are general recommendations, and the freshness of cooked chicken will vary depending on factors like the initial quality of the chicken, cooking procedure, and storage conditions. If you are uncertain about the safety of the cooked chicken, it is always better to err on the side of caution and discard it to avoid any potential foodborne illnesses.
Author Avni Kaul is a qualified nutritionist, experienced dietician, Diabetes Educator and founder of Delhi’s successful diet and nutritionist clinic NutriActivania. She is also one of India’s eminent weight-loss experts, diabetes dieticians, pregnancy dieticians and child nutritionists and helps kids to develop a strong immune system, fight allergies, gain height and weight as well as fight overweight / Obesity with an effective diet plan that is easy and fun to follow by children.
In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like - NDTV, TimesNow, Grazia and more.
Diet Programs by Avni Kaul
Your dietician consultation with dietician Avni Kaul will do the following things. Avni Kaul’s diet program will offer:Focus on your health benefits: Key benefits Avni offers, are long-term wellness, freedom from restrictive diets, and improved relationships with food and body, that include "intuitive eating," "weight loss without hard core dieting," and "healthy eating for pregnant woman and kids".
A high degree of qualifications, expertise, and achievements: Dietician Avni is one of the most sought-after dieticians in Delhi because of her qualifications that include gold medalist in Master's Degree of Science, B.Sc and M.Sc Food and Nutrition, Certified Diabetes Educator, Diploma in Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition.
Fully personalized diet plans: With dietician Avni Kaul, you will get a tailor-made diet that suits your body and mind only that will help you to achieve your health goals in a holistic and sustainable manner be it is with your weight management, pregnancy diet, child nutrition, diabetes or thyroid management.
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