Should I continue to cook Chicken which has only started to cook briefly then cooled by mistake

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I started to cook chicken casserole in the slow cooker, for about 20 minutes on high so that I could then turn it down to low and leave cooking. However, I accidently turned the slow cooker off and so the chicken has been left to cool and had been sitting there for 5 hours. Can I now continue to cook this casserole in the oven?

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 17 '12 at 14:36

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Chicken which is essentially still raw should not be left out for 5 hours at room temperature. I doubt it's safe to eat anymore.

answered Jan 17 '12 at 14:36

Yamikuronue

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 18 '12 at 04:59

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That's a shame... Toss it in the trash.

answered Jan 18 '12 at 04:59

Chef Flambe

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Should I continue to cook Chicken which has only started to cook briefly then cooled by mistake

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