Can I put cold chicken in a packed lunch?

Question

My son's about to start full-day kindergarten, and is a picky eater. I'm wondering about putting cold, cooked chicken in his lunch. Will an ice pack keep it cold enough?

Answer 1

I am in Sydney (Australia) and take my left over chicken in my lunch with my salad most days - even in Summer.  I don't always use a freezer block and I have never found my food gets too hot or spoiled...  I have never been sick so it should be fine if you use a freezer brick.

Answer 2

An ice pack should keep it cold enough. Place the chicken right next to the ice pack, and if you are worried about it sliding around, then get a rubber band and attach the bag/tupperware of chicken to the ice pack.

It should be fine!

Answer 3

Yes it will be safe as long as it is properly cooked.

The problem I have had is that by the time lunchtime comes around the chicken is dry and stringy.