Italian Chicken

If bought fresh from the store, your Italian Chicken would typically last around 2-3 days in the fridge. If kept frozen, it can last up to 4 months. Once cooked, Italian Chicken should be consumed in 3-4 days when refrigerated, but extends to 2-6 months if frozen. For unopened packaged or canned Italian Chicken, you can use it up to its 'best before' date, and once opened it's safe to use within 3-5 days if refrigerated.

Check the chicken for any change in color. Poultry that has gone bad will have a faded or darkened color. If the color seems alright, smell it. Bad chicken often has an unpleasant, sour or putrid odor. One definitive way to know is if it tastes sour. Also, any kind of mold or slime on the chicken is a clear signal that it has gone bad.

• Always refrigerate your Italian Chicken at 0-4°C to keep it fresh longer. • If you want to freeze your chicken, split it into portions before freezing. This makes it easier to thaw only what you need. • Use airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags for freezing to prevent freezer burn. • It's a good practice to label your packages with the date it was stored, so you can track how long it has been in there. • Always defrost your chicken in the fridge. Never leave it on your kitchen counter as that could promote bacterial growth. • Cooked Italian Chicken can be refrigerated in shallow, airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap.