Cooked poultry dishes keep about 3–4 days in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, counting from the day you bought them. Frozen, they keep about 4–6 months.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · fridge | 3–4 days |
| Freezer | 4–6 months |
About 3–4 days at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. That window runs from the day you bought it — FoodKeeper publishes no separate after-opening figure for this one.
Yes — keep Cooked poultry dishes at 40°F (4°C) or below. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Look for: A slimy or sticky surface; A grey or greenish tint; A sour or sulphur-like smell; A swollen or leaking package. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
Yes — USDA FoodKeeper v128 gives about 4–6 months in the freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Frozen food stays safe indefinitely; that window is about quality, not safety.