Is it better to refrigerate cooked chicken
Is precooked chicken bought from the store better refrigerated or put in the freezer? which makes it fresher and tastier or does that only apply to raw meat?
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Freezing will damage the texture, making it a bit wooly. It would be better refrigerated. It will taste better, too, if allowed to come to room temperature before serving.
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Should you refrigerate chicken after cooking?
After chicken is cooked, it should sit out at room temperature no more than two hours before being refrigerated to slow down bacteria growth. Once stored in the fridge, leftovers should be eaten up within three to four days because bacteria can still grow even at refrigerator temperatures.Should you let chicken cool before putting fridge?
Myth: Hot food will spoil if refrigerated before cooling to room temperature. Facts: Just the opposite. Give your fridge some credit.How to Safely Freeze Cooked Meats | 1 Minute Tips | DJ BBQ
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