What's Really The Best Way To Reheat Leftover Chicken?

And what about reheating chicken after youve already cooked it?

To maintain the best quality, your refrigerator temperature should be 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less, says Schaffner.

Types of Leftover Chicken

Can You Freeze Leftover Chicken?

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With that timeframe, its ok if you dont get to your chicken leftovers the day after cooking.

Schaffner points to the USDAFoodKeeper appas a good resource.

Here’s what Schaffner suggests:

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