Is Leftover Cooked Chicken Safe to Eat? Essential Storage and Reheating Guidelines
Leftover cooked chicken can be safe to eat when it is handled and stored correctly. The greatest risk comes from what food safety experts call the “temperature danger zone,” which ranges from 40°F (4°C) to 140°F (60°C). Within this range, bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli can multiply rapidly. For this reason, cooked chicken…