Chicken can be frozen to maintain safety and quality for different durations depending on the type:
- Raw chicken pieces can be frozen for up to 9 months.
- Whole raw chickens can be frozen for up to 1 year.
- Cooked chicken can be frozen for 2 to 6 months.
Proper packaging, such as airtight wrapping and freezing in the coldest part of the freezer, helps preserve quality and prevent freezer burn. While chicken kept continuously frozen is safe indefinitely, quality and flavor may decline beyond these recommended times.
