On 10/29/2017 11:08 AM, Yes wrote:
> Once I cook chicken or beef, how long can I safely keep it in the
> fridge till I finish the left overs?
>
> For example, I figure I can store leftover beef stew in the fridge
> safely up to four days. Is that true with cooked chicken?
>
> Does the type of cooking of the chicken (crock pot, pan fried or
> poaching) affect how long the cooked chicken remains safe to eat?
>
> If it matters, wrt the chicken, I buy and cook the skinless, boneless
> chicken breasts and can therefore choose how many to cook at one time.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Howland
>

I keep chicken for 4 to 5 days. The beef should be good for longer, but
I use about a week. USDA guidelines were written by lawyers and tend to
be very conservative.