People who spend most of their time at work and are not able to use the purchased chicken for immediate preparation can make their lives much easier by boiling it in advance and then putting it in the fridge or freezer.
To do this, you need to know how long you can store the boiled chicken in the refrigerator or freezer for.
The shelf life of boiled chicken is shorter than the shelf life of raw chicken. It should also be noted that the cooked chicken is best stored in foil.
As I said, if you store cooked chicken in the freezer, the shelf life is shorter than the shelf life of raw meat (source - the freezer book). Raw frozen chicken is good for about 10 months, for boiled chicken - about 4-5 months and it should be well wrapped in plastic wrap or in a box.
It is mandatory, when freezing boiled chicken, to remove the air from its packaging as much as possible. It is best to put the chicken in a plastic bag - press it well with your hands and try to wrap very tightly. Be careful not to tear the bag, if necessary - use two. If you have a vacuum cleaner - even better.
Alternatively, the boiled chicken can be placed in a bowl or other container, tightly closed with a lid and placed in the refrigerator. If cooked meat is not kept closed, it can deteriorate, lose its attractive appearance and absorb odors from the refrigerator.
How long can you store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for?
The cooked chicken with a suitable temperature regime can keep its freshness for no more than 24-48 hours. The storage period will be approximately 48 hours if the temperature in the refrigerator is not higher than 6 degrees.
It is very important to choose the right fresh chicken, with a good amount of shelf life or it should be properly stored if frozen, at the time of its purchase.
