How Long Can Cooked Chicken Be Left Out At Room Temperature?

Most of the cooked foodstuffs should not be kept in room temperature for more than two hours. It is safer to discard foodstuffs that have been warmer than 40 degrees Fahrenheit and for more than two hours. This rule applies for chicken also. It should and can be left only for a time san for two hours at room temperature. After that it starts spoiling due to chemical reactions and microscopic organisms.

Chicken left for a long time causes food borne diseases if consumed. It is due to the occurrence of harmful fungi, parasites, viruses and bacteria which are known as pathogens. Non- vegetarian food usually decomposes and spoils even earlier than vegetarian foods. Thus it wouldn't take more than two to three hours to spoil and hence shouldn't be left out in room temperature for longer periods of time.

Boneless chicken breast left at room temperature for three and a half hours is it still safe to eat

I had my cooked chicken out at room temperature about 5 1/2 hours, is this o.k.?