How long can you leave cooked chicken out?
The short answer: no more than 2 hours at room temperature, and only 1 hour if it is hotter than 90°F (32°C), for example at a picnic or in a hot car. After that, throw it away, even if it looks and smells fine. Why two hours? Bacteria such as Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium … Read more