How Long Does Cooked Chicken Keep?

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You are cleaning out your refrigerator and found some leftover chicken from earlier in the week. It smells okay, but you still can’t help but wonder, how long does cooked chicken keep? According to the USDA, leftovers over should be used within 3-4 days. If you are unable to use them within that time period you can either freeze leftovers for the future or simply throw them out.

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