What is the maximum amount of time that it is safe to leave marinating chicken in the refrigerator?

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

You cannot leave raw chicken in the fridge longer than 2-3 days (the same goes for chicken after it cooks) or else harmful bacteria can multiply. If you want a longer marinade, you can freeze the chicken in a marinade, which keeps it tender.

Answer by  Jason41 (229)

Overnight is ok but that's it. The least amount of time is 30 mins. Overnight just makes the flavors absorb in the chicken so it will taste better but you should cook it that next day.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Raw chicken is okay in the fridge for two or three days. Keep in mind that chicken is mild and will take on the flavor of the marinade. The longer is marinates, the stronger the flavor.

Answer by  jaime24 (744)

I would not leave chicken marinating in the fridge for more then three days. You have to be very careful with chicken