Chicken meat is one of the most widely consumed types of meat, including among the Indonesian community. This is because chicken meat is a common ingredient used in various delicious dishes. To keep chicken meat fresh, safe, and tasty for consumption, it is important to know how to store and process it properly.
How to Properly Store and Process Chicken Meat In this article, Olagud will share important steps to maintain the quality of chicken meat from storage to processing.
How to Store Chicken Meat
- Use a container
If you purchase fresh chicken, store the chicken meat in a sealed container. Make sure no other food items enter the container. This is done to avoid contamination with other foods and to prevent quicker spoilage. - Store in the Freezer
Once the chicken meat is placed in a container, the next step is to store the container in the freezer. The purpose is to prevent bacterial growth. Store chicken meat in the refrigerator at a temperature between 1-4 degrees Celsius, or if you do not want to cook it immediately, you can set the temperature to -18 degrees Celsius (put in the freezer) - Avoid Storing with Other Food Items
It is important to avoid storing chicken meat with other food items. This is to prevent contamination of chicken meat with other foods.
How to Process Chicken Meat
- Use Clean Equipment
After washing the chicken and preparing to cut it, make sure to use clean cutting tools. It is best to use a dedicated knife and cutting board for meat and avoid using the knife for other food items. - Cook Until Done
Ensure you cook the chicken until fully done to preserve the protein content in the meat. Cooking meat thoroughly will kill bacteria present in chicken. Conversely, avoid overcooking the meat as it will reduce the protein content. - Storage Time Cooked
Chicken should be consumed immediately. However, if you do not want to consume it right away, you can store the chicken in the refrigerator or freezer at a temperature of 1-4 degrees Celsius.
That’s how to store and process chicken meat to keep it fresh and suitable for consumption. Before applying the above tips, make sure you choose fresh chicken meat, which you can buy from fresh chicken stores or purchase Olagud fresh chicken with probiotic-fed to get high-quality chicken meat.
