what should raw chicken smell like

Raw chicken should have little to no scent, typically a very mild or faint "fresh chicken" smell. It should not smell sour, funky, fishy, or sulfur-like (reminiscent of rotten eggs). A strong, unpleasant odor such as sour, rotten eggs, ammonia, or just downright foul is a sign that the chicken has gone bad and should be discarded. Fresh raw chicken also should feel moist and smooth, not slimy or sticky.