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How to Store Chicken in the Fridge

Learn how to properly store chicken in the fridge to keep your food budget low and your meals safe!
Prep Time2 minutes
Course: Tutorials
Keyword: Chicken Basics

Equipment

  • Plastic wrap and
  • Bowl or
  • Airtight container

Materials

  • Chicken raw, cooked, or included in a dish

Instructions

  • When grocery shopping, make sure you pick out your chicken last so that it stays as cold as possible. If the package seems sticky or wet, consider wrapping it in a plastic produce bag to prevent cross-contamination.
  • If it will take you more than 30 minutes to get home, make an effort to keep your chicken as cold as possible to prevent it from spending too much time in the "danger zone" temperature. You can keep a cooler or insulated bag in your car or allow the AC to blast the chicken the entire ride.
  • Once home, either wrap the chicken package in clean plastic or transfer it to a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the coldest place in your fridge with NO already-cooked or ready-to-eat foods stored below it to prevent cross contamination.