Ingredient guide
Cooking With Chicken Breast
How to store, cook, and use up chicken breast without drying it out.
How to store chicken breast
Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below on the bottom shelf; freeze in flat, airtight portions.
How long does chicken breast last?
1–2 days raw in the fridge, 9 months frozen, 3–4 days once cooked.
Signs it has gone bad
Grey or greenish tint, sticky or slimy surface, and a sour smell mean throw it out.
Cooking notes
- Cook to an internal 165°F (74°C) and rest 5 minutes.
- Pound to an even thickness so the thin end doesn't overcook.
- A 30-minute salt brine keeps lean breast juicy.
Quick ways to use up chicken breast
- Sliced into a stir-fry
- Shredded into soup or tacos
- Sheet-pan roasted with vegetables