Cooked Chicken in Fridge: How Long Is It Safe? Experts Reveal Storage Secrets

• Cooked chicken can be safely stored in the fridge for 3-4 days at 4 degrees Celsius or below, according to food safety experts.
• Beyond 4 days or insufficient cooling, dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Clostridium perfringens can grow, causing illness.
• Store cooked chicken in airtight containers or sealed packaging, in smaller portions, and place in the fridge within 2 hours (1 hour if ambient temp > 32°C).
• Maintain fridge temperature below 4 degrees Celsius; this slows bacterial growth but does not stop it completely.
• Discard chicken if it has a bad smell, is slimy, or shows mold; otherwise, reheat to at least 72 degrees Celsius before eating to kill bacteria.