It may seem likefrozen foodcan last forever, but the reality is that everything has a shelf life.
But how long can chicken be frozen before it takes a turn for the worse?
How long does raw chicken last in the freezer?
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Chef Kalb affirms this.
“Technically, raw chickenif properly wrapped and stored correctlyis preserved almost indefinitely,” says Chef Kalb.
“But you never want to freeze anything for more than two months.
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After that, you see a massive degradation in flavor and texture.”
Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, Ph.D., food scientist and author of150 Food Science Questions Answered, agrees.
What are easy best practices for freezing chicken and keeping it fresh?
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“ensure to wrap the chicken tightly and place it in an airtight container or bag.”
“When freezing chicken, I first wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
How can you tell if your frozen chicken is still good?
In other words, you get out what you put in.
“It can build up after about 9+ months if the chicken is stored correctly.
“If you have a home vacuum-seal machine or hand pump, that is always preferred.”
