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Is cooked chicken still good after 5 days in the fridge?
USDA guidance caps cooked chicken at 3 to 4 days in the fridge, so day 5 is past the safe window. Here is how to tell if it has gone bad, how to store it right, and when to freeze it instead.
Nora Ellison · Jul 22, 2026 · 5 min read