Do remember that chicken is not totally odor-free, however it should never seem pungent or very noticeably foul. If it has a potent or sour odor, it's no good.

Should chicken be odorless?

Raw, fresh chicken will have a very mild smell or none at all. If your chicken has a very apparent smell, such as a sour or sulfur-like smell similar to rotten eggs, throw it out. However, you should never rely on smell alone to determine if chicken is safe to eat.

How can you tell if chicken is bad without smelling?

If the chicken is sticky, slimy, tacky, or smells bad, toss it. "Typically with meats, they'll be sticky, slimy, and have off or foul odors" when they've gone bad, Magoulas said.