Is It Safe to Eat Leftover Chicken? What You Need to Know December 17, 2025 by Bader Food safety experts agree on a clear guideline: ✅ Refrigerate cooked food within 2 hours of cooking. ❌ If the room is above 90°F (32°C), refrigerate within 1 hour. For complete cooking times, go to the next page or click the Open button (>), and don’t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends. ←PreviousNext→