And, since F happens to be the ideal temperature to cook chicken breasts to ensure that they're tender and juicy, all you have to do is make sure that they maintain that temperature for at least 8. For more on that, here's an article on the right temperature for cooking chicken breasts. Spoilage, on the other hand, is another thing altogether. Spoilage —meaning the changes that take place in food that cause it to smell bad, feel slimy, change color, and so on—is also caused by bacteria, only it's different bacteria.
What happens is, like all living organisms, these bacteria eat food and excrete waste. And, in many cases, it's this cycle of eating and excreting that causes the changes in the food that we recognize as spoilage. In other cases, it's the dead bacteria themselves since their life cycle isn't particularly long. But what's important to know is, chicken that smells bad can't actually make you sick—assuming you cook it properly, in accordance with the guidelines we described above.
Now, whether you would want to cook spoiled chicken is another matter, but the point is, you could. And, it wouldn't hurt you. You'd just be eating smelly chicken. Most of the changes known as spoilage occur on the surface of the food, so if you have some chicken breasts that feel slimy, your first step should be to rinse them thoroughly in cold water.
As for the smell—spoiled chicken smells, well, bad. As in ammonia, or rotten eggs, or just plain pungent. Even fresh chicken smells like something, but it shouldn't smell funky. If yours does then it's probably spoiled.
Note: One of the reasons sauces were invented was to mask the off-flavors and aromas of meats and poultry that had gone slightly bad. The best way to ensure that your chicken doesn't go bad is to cook it and eat it the same day you bring it home.
And, if you're not going to do that, you should freeze it the same day you bring it home. You can learn more about how to keep your chicken from going bad , but in general, if you get into the habit of either eating it or freezing it on the first day, you'll be fine.
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If you notice any visible signs of mold growth or color changes between the time you put the chicken in the refrigerate and when you intend to eat it, throw it away 2.
It can be difficult to spot mold or color changes if there are any seasonings or dressings on the chicken. If raw chicken is gray, green, or any color other than light pink, this is a sign it has gone bad. Cooked chicken should be white with no visible mold growth or residues.
Raw, fresh chicken will have a very mild smell or none at all. If your chicken has a very apparent smell, such as a sour or sulfur-like smell similar to rotten eggs, throw it out. So, look out for other signs of spoilage as well. Chicken that has gone bad will usually have a sour or sulfur-like smell. Most often, fresh chicken has limited to no smell at all. If your hands have a slimy residue on them after touching raw chicken, this is a sign it has gone bad.
Cooked chicken is firm and drier than raw chicken. Cooked chicken that has gone bad will usually be slimy, sticky, and overly soft. First, always look at the expiration date before purchasing chicken.
The first refers to the date the chicken was packaged and is intended for use by manufacturers and retailers, rather than consumers. This reduces the time it spends in your cart in the danger zone. Before putting the chicken in the freezer, write the purchase date on the package to keep track 2 , 4. In the fridge, fresh uncooked chicken can last 1—2 days 2 , 4. If you have already cooked the chicken, you need to eat it within days, and you should always store it in the refrigerator.
Be sure to store it in the refrigerator or freezer within 2 hours to prevent spoilage. Being able to tell when your chicken has gone bad will help keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness. The way chicken meat feels to our fingers is another way to tell whether the meat has gone bad or not. Raw chicken should always feel moist, and slimy meat means that is no longer good for eating.
Even after washing it, if it feels kind of sticky, that chicken has gone bad. Last but not least, it is important to remember exactly when we bought the chicken. This is a very simple way to tell if raw chicken has gone bad. Remember that we can leave chicken meat in the fridge for no more than 4 days. Also, we can keep chicken in our freezer for 4 months. This will allow us to avoid getting an upset stomach or even food poisoning. Skip to content. Jan 4
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