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Is it safe to eat that leftover chicken?

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Then throw it away.

In summary

Cooked meat left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it is very hot) can be risky.
Chicken is especially dangerous because of the types of bacteria and toxins involved.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly, store them well, and eat them within a few days.

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