How do you store raw chicken in the refrigerator?
Store raw chicken or turkey in its original packaging, on the bottom shelf of your fridge. Just make sure the packaging is well-sealed and away from other foods and cooked meats. Double check that your fridge is set to 0-5°C. This keeps your chicken – and all the food in your fridge – fresher for longer.
How many days can you keep raw chicken in the fridge?
2 days
Storing Chicken in the Fridge
No need to stash it in the freezer — it’s OK to store raw chicken (whole or in pieces) for 1–2 days in the fridge.
How do you store chicken in the freezer?
Tips for Freezing Poultry
- Ideally wrap first in a layer of plastic wrap or freezer paper, then a layer of foil, then store in a freezer bag or plastic container.
- Multiple layers will help maintain quality and prevent freezer burn.
- Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as possible.