PROPER CHICKEN STORAGE
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Fresh, raw chicken can be stored in its original wrap for up to two days in the coldest part of the refrigerator. However, freeze chicken immediately if you do not plant to use it within two days after purchasing. You can freeze most chicken in its original packaging safely for up to two months; if you plan to freeze it longer, consider double-wrapping with freezer paper, aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Air-tight packaging is the key to freezing chicken successfully.
When freezing whole chicken, remove and rinse giblets (if any) and pat dry with paper towels. Trim away any excess fat from chicken. Tightly wrap, label, date and freeze both chicken and giblets in separate strength-freezer plastic, or foil wraps.
Thaw frozen chicken, wrapped, in the refrigerator for best results. Thawing time for chicken varies depending on how thoroughly frozen the chicken is and whether the chicken is whole or cut up. A general guideline is to allow 24 hours thawing time for a 2.25 kilos whole chicken; allow about 5 hours per 450 grams for thawing chicken pieces. Never thaw chicken on the kitchen counter, this promotes bacterial growth.
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