How long does rotisserie chicken last?
Eat or refrigerate fully cooked rotisserie chicken within 2 hours, then eat it within 3 to 4 days or freeze it for best quality within 4 months.
| Form | Where | Official window |
|---|---|---|
| ready-prepared chicken | refrigerator | 3 to 4 days |
| ready-prepared chicken | pantry | 2 hours |
| ready-prepared chicken | refrigerator | 4 months |
The official discard rule
Eat within 3 to 4 days, either cold or reheated to 165°F; for best quality, flavor, and texture, use frozen chicken within 4 months.
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