Traveling with Cooked Chicken [duplicate]

My family suggested the process of grilling chicken on a thursday, freezing, traveling 8 hours by car (with meat on ice) on Friday, then reheating to serve on Saturday. Is this safe to consume?

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Best Answer

It depends. The chicken cannot be at above 40 degrees for more than 2 hours. If it is frozen, and kept on ice it might be fine. I would store it with a thermometer and periodically check that it is still an appropriate temperature. If it stays frozen or refrigerator temperature for at least 6 of those hours, then you're fine.

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Can I travel with cooked chicken?

You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.

How long can I keep cooked chicken in a cooler bag?

It's important that it does not remain in the Temperature Danger Zone -- between 40 degrees and 140 degrees -- for more than two hours. If lunches are left for more than two hours, it places your children at increased risk of illness.

How do you transport cooked chicken?

Cooked chicken should stay below 40\xb0F or above 140\xb0F. That means if you're transporting it from one place to another, say for a picnic or a potluck, you should keep it in an insulated container so it stays warm, or in an ice chest so it stays cool until you're ready to eat.

Can I refreeze cooked chicken?

When handled properly, raw chicken can be refrozen within 2 days after thawing, while cooked chicken can be refrozen within 4 days. For quality purposes, the sooner you refreeze chicken, the better. Only refreeze raw chicken that has been thawed in the refrigerator.

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