Slightly slimy chicken

[Anonymous]

chicken thighs I bought last week expire today. They seemed a tiny bit off, but smelled fine.

My question is... let's say there is some bacterial growth causing the slime. Wouldn't fully cooking the chicken solve that?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t chance it with meat.

[Anonymous]

Yes, cooking will solve that. If it doesn't smell bad, you are fine.

[Anonymous]

No way I'd eat those. Neither would you if you've ever had food poisoning.

[Anonymous]

I’d rinse them well (which I don’t always), cook and enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Soak it in a solution of cold water and white vinegar for a few minutes. Rinse well, pat dry. Do a sniff test. If it smells fine, cook and enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:chicken thighs I bought last week expire today. They seemed a tiny bit off, but smelled fine.

My question is... let's say there is some bacterial growth causing the slime. Wouldn't fully cooking the chicken solve that?

The bacteria is one part of the problem. The other part are the toxins the bacteria form. That’s why heating rotten food won’t make it safe to eat. But I’m sure we have all eaten loads of slightly expired chicken from restaurants and food trucks, so there’s that.

[Anonymous]

When in doubt throw it out! Not worth the risk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d rinse them well (which I don’t always), cook and enjoy.

This. Rinse in running water and cook it.