How Long Can You Keep Leftover Chicken in the Fridge?

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Chicken is a tried and trusted fave for many of us. It's one of those kitchen staples you can just throw together with a few bits and pieces, and it'll taste delicious.

The thing with chicken, however, is that it's also probably the one food most closely associated with food poisoning. Just the mention of salmonella has folks picturing funky-looking chicken pieces. So, it's pretty important that when you're working with leftover chicken that you store those bad boys correctly. And for the right amount of time, too.