Chicken Curry

If homemade, chicken curry can be safely consumed for up to 3-4 days after cooking when stored in the refrigerator. Chicken curry packaged from a store is typically safe a few days beyond the 'best by' date when kept refrigerated, but always check for signs of spoilage. For frozen chicken curry, it can last up to three months in the freezer.

Chicken curry may have gone bad if you notice a change in color to a darker and duller tone, the presence of a sour smell, or if it develops a slimy texture. The taste might also be off, showing signs of tanginess or sourness. If any of these symptoms appear, it's likely the curry has gone bad and should be discarded.

• Keep your chicken curry in airtight containers. This will keep them fresh for longer and avoid cross-contamination. • Refrigerate the curry as soon as it reaches room temperature to slow down the growth of bacteria, improving shelf-life. • Freeze portions of the curry if you're not planning on consuming it all at once. This means you can defrost it portion by portion. • When defrosting, it's best to leave it in the fridge overnight. Try to avoid defrosting at room temperature as this will allow bacteria to multiply rapidly. • Before refreezing any leftover chicken curry, make sure to cook it thoroughly to kill any bacteria that may have multiplied during the initial defrosting. • Avoid keeping chicken curry at room temperature for more than two hours after cooking.