Am I able to put uncooked chicken back in my fridge for a day? [duplicate]

I just took my chicken breast out of the packet and cut it up to make schnitzel then realised I had no oil. Is it safe to put it back in my fridge for a day?

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If it's within it's use by date and hasn't been out of the fridge for more than 2 hours since you bought it, then yes, it should be fine. Cover it well.

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Can I put uncooked chicken back in the fridge?

When you have defrosted chicken, it is important to make sure that the meat stays cold before you put it back in the refrigerator. Then store it in a container or wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and then placing it back into the fridge for up to two days.

Can you put chicken back in the fridge after opening?

Put the raw chicken in an airtight container where you can keep it in the fridge for two days. Place the chicken at the back of the fridge where it's coldest. For longer-term storage double-wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and foil and place it in the freezer.

How long can you keep uncooked chicken in the fridge after opening?

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), raw chicken can be kept in your fridge approximately 1\u20132 days. The same applies to raw turkey and other poultry (1). Meanwhile, cooked chicken can last in the refrigerator approximately 3\u20134 days (1).

Can I refrigerate chicken after thawing?

Answer: If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Poultry that's been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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