Sour, rotten, or ammonia-like smell
Slimy or sticky texture
Gray, green, or dull discoloration
Mold or fuzzy spots
Packaging is bloated or leaking
Meat feels unusually tacky or wet
Strong off odor after opening
Color has changed from pink to yellow or brown
Chicken has been stored past the safe time limit
Cooked chicken has an unpleasant smell or slimy surface