Learn how to keep chicken nuggets warm in school lunchbox. This simple tip will make packing lunches a breeze. It’s quick and easy!
How to keep chicken nuggets warm in school lunchbox
I am finally thinking about back to school and school lunches again. I can’t believe the new school year is starting. Last year my kids FAVORITE school lunch was chicken nuggets.
They wanted them all the time and I loved it because it made making school lunches so much easier. However, I felt terrible because their chicken nuggets wouldn’t be warm come lunchtime.
We have the perfect solution and kids will love these warm chicken nuggets! This is definitely a Mom win. 🙂
How to keep chicken nuggets warm for lunch:
This year we bought small thermos containers for the kids so not only can they have macaroni and cheese and soups, but they can also keep their chicken nuggets warm. Woohoo! It’s a win all around.
Hot lunches are so nice and kids love chicken nuggets! They will be so happy to open their lunch and have warm chicken.
School lunches can actually stay warm when you use a thermos.
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Another tip is to put hot water in the thermos. You want to use boiling water.
Empty and dry right before filling to keep nuggets warm. This is so simple and we just love using a thermos for school lunches.
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Is packing chicken nuggets for school lunch safe?
Yes! The thermos keeps the chicken nuggets warm and ready to eat at lunch! Your kids will love having warm chicken nuggets for lunch.
It’s the perfect idea to make school lunches a success when you are packing chicken nuggets or other hot foods in the lunch box.
How to keep nuggets from getting soggy:
Place a paper towel in the bottom of the thermos to absorb the moisture. This will prevent nuggets from getting soggy. It works so well.
Now, they can have their favorite lunch and I can feel better knowing my kids will have warm chicken at lunch. Everyone is happy!
This is the best way to pack chicken nuggets in lunch box!
Give it a try and see how awesome it works.
How to keep food warm for hours.
Head on over to Amazon where you will find small thermos containers on sale for as low as $10. Don’t skimp on the thermos.
Those plastic ones do not work well. Get a nice thermos on sale and it will last you for years.
Trust me! I have learned to buy a good one from the start. It saves me money in the long run.
This is the best way to pack chicken nuggets in lunch box!
Sandwiches are fine but sometimes the kids just want a hot lunch. Packing chicken nuggets is the perfect solution to boring lunches.
Plus, it does not break the bank.
Another tip for packing nuggets:
When we have been eating out, we have saved our leftover ketchup packets (because we always get too many) for their lunches. Chick fil A’s are the best.
Instead of throwing them away – save them for your next school lunch. No need in those little packets going to waste!
If your kids prefer barbecue sauce instead of ketchup, save those packs too. Or maybe they like ranch for their chicken nuggets.
Whatever the sauce of choice is, save them when you have extra for school lunches.
Now that you know how to keep food warm, school lunches will be a success!
Do you have any lunch ideas? Leave a comment and share it with us. We are always looking for new ideas for school.
The kids are so happy I learned how to pack frozen chicken nuggets for lunch!
It’s a nice change from sandwiches and kids love chicken nuggets.
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These ideas are easy and don’t take a ton of time. They also are budget friendly. Perfect to have a great school year!
Lunch time will be a hit! The kids will be happy and you will be happy knowing they had a good lunch.
There is just something about hot lunches. My kids really enjoy nuggets for lunch and they love how they stay warm until lunch time.
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What a great idea! My son loves to take chicken nuggets to school but I hated knowing he was eating them cold. I’m definitely doing this, thank you! 🙂
How long do you think it is safe for them to stay in the thermos before the threat of food poisoning?
I do this already but I boil some water in a teapot, then pour it into the thermos and let it sit in there for 10 mins with lid on. As soon as I finish cooking the nuggets in the toaster oven, I empty the water from the thermos and dry it out thouroughly with a towel. With the internal part of the thermos now very hot, it helps maintain heat until lunchtime.
How long do you cook the chicken nuggets for prior to pouring them in the thermos?
You boil water. Cook chicken nuggets per instructions on package. Pour water in thermos while nuggets are cooking and let sit. When chicken is ready dry thermos. Add folded paper towel to bottom to absorb moisture so nuggets dont get soggy and seal lid. I always cook some French fries and popcorn chicken or mini corn dogs.
Please answer the question : How long is it safe to eat these after packing ? Have always heard the dangers of eating chicken that cools too much after cooking.
My kids usually eat them within 4 hours at school and we haven’t had any issues with it. Thank you!