Overnight fried chicken can be eaten if it is properly preserved; however, it should not be eaten if it is spoiled.
Fried chicken is generally recommended to be eaten when fresh, if leftover fried chicken can be closed in a plastic box and stored in the refrigerator, it is not recommended to be stored for a long time at room temperature, as it is prone to breeding bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, which can easily lead to food poisoning after consumption. If the fried chicken smells and tastes changed after overnight, or even spoiled, it must be discarded as soon as possible.
Fried chicken is a high oil, high energy food. Take a brand of fried chicken as an example, every 100 grams of fried chicken contains 337 calories, of which 20.8 grams of protein, 23.0 grams of fat, 11.7 grams of carbohydrates, 107 milligrams of cholesterol, 5.49 milligrams of niacin, 223 milligrams of potassium and 35 milligrams of calcium.
Consumption of fried chicken can provide the body with a large number of calories as well as a certain amount of protein. Its fat content is too high, which can easily lead to obesity and other health problems if consumed for a long time. It is recommended to eat as little fried food as possible in normal life and consume fresh fruits and vegetables as well as meat products to ensure nutritional health.