Different forms of mercury (see 1.1) affect living organisms and the environment differently. For exposed living organisms, the form of mercury affects: how available it is to cause effects within the body; how it moves around inside the body;
Cooked chicken that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; chicken that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. How long does cooked chicken last at room temperature?
how long is it safe to keep a defrosted chicken in the fridge before using it? Three days is safe, five is pushing it, and a week maximum. And as always if you open it up and it smells even a little foul, its time to say goodbye to the fowl. I used to be a food inspector and we gave kitchens a maximum of 72hrs from time you defrost. So I agree three days is safe.