Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

If you’re stocking up on chicken at the supermarket, popping it in the freezer is a great option to extend its shelf life. But if that chicken ends up sitting in your freezer for months on end, you ...

Stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, on average, cooked chicken lasts 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. It can last up to 7 days. Keep cooked chicken cold and sealed in the refrigerator to keep it ...

What its real shelf life is—and how temperature, storage, and reheating make all the difference between a safe meal and one you should skip. Stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, on average, ...