Chicken Refrigeration Guidelines: Time Limits For Safety

How Long Can Chicken Stay Out?

Chicken should be refrigerated within 2 hours of cooking. If the temperature is above 90°F, chicken should be refrigerated within 1 hour. Foodborne bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so it is important to keep chicken refrigerated.

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