Marinated chicken will stay fresh for about two months in the freezer. After that, you run the risk of freezer burn no matter how tightly sealed your food is.

Freezer burn is a real buzzkill. While this layer of frost can affect the flavor of foods it touches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it doesn’t make food unsafe. It merely causes dry spots.

Raw whole chickens and turkeys can be stored in the freezer for up to a year. Raw pieces of chicken or turkey (like breasts, thighs or wings) can last in the freezer for up to nine months, meanwhile.

FOOD Freezer burn is a nuisance. Here’s how to prevent it. By Aaron Hutcherson The Washington Post,Updated January 15, 2024, 12:56 p.m.

While freezer burn looks unnatural and maybe a bit unappetizing, your meat is still safe to eat. The USDA suggests cutting heavily freezer-burnt parts away when cooking to ensure the best quality.

Freezer burn is a real buzzkill. While this layer of frost can affect the flavor of foods it touches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it doesn’t make food unsafe. It merely causes dry spots.

Freezer burn is a real buzzkill. While this layer of frost can affect the flavor of foods it touches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it doesn’t make food unsafe. It merely causes dry spots.

So you bought too much meat during your last grocery run and decided to stash some of it in the freezer until a later date. But then you forget all about it—until months later, when you find those ...