Chicken- Store Well Waste Less

■ Refrigerate raw chicken and use within 1 to 2 days for best quality.

■ Refrigerate cooked chicken for up to 3 or 4 days. Freeze for longer storage; package in recipe-sized amounts; use within 2 months for best quality.

■ Freeze raw chicken to store for 9 to 12 months.

• Wrap each piece in plastic wrap or a sandwich bag to make it easy to thaw only the amount you need. Combine wrapped pieces in a resealable freezer bag. Label and date the package.