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Generally, potentially hazardous food should not be left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours at normal room temperature. If the ambient temperature is high - say around 90°F - cut that time to an hour. At that point, it should be re-heated or refrigerated.

If the chicken is raw, when you take it out of the fridge, soak it in cold water and 1/4 cup of salt (in a clean sink or basin) for approximately 5 - 10 minutes and then rinse well and pat dry before cooking. This kills any bacteria on the chicken as well as tenderizes the meat and gives it a better taste. You can also do this with chicken pieces.

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