How Long Can Chicken Sit Out Before Cooking? The 2-Hour Death Zone
The Panic of the Potluck Prep I still remember the first time I catered a small dinner party for friends. I was twenty-two, ambitious, and completely disorganized. I had five pounds of chicken thighs sitting on the kitchen island while I frantically chopped vegetables, mixed sauces, and drank a glass of wine. Time got away…