Parmesan Chicken Tenders USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Marinated in Italian dressing, breaded, and baked, these chicken tenders are sure to make a regular appearance at the table.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION3¼ oz eq meat¼ oz eq grains
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 7 lb 1 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3.2 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2.4 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1½ cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 14 lb 2 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- - - Italian dressing, prepared
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6.4 oz Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 4.8 oz Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Measure
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 100 - Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Italian dressing, prepared
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Prepare steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½") with parchment paper and a baking rack sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.For 25 servings, use 2 pans.For 50 servings, use 4 pans.
- Place chicken tenders and Italian dressing in a plastic or glass bowl. Cover. Marinate in the refrigerator at 40 °F or lower for 2–6 hours or overnight. Wash hands after touching uncooked chicken.
- In a large bowl, combine parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs (whole-wheat and panko). Mix.
- Remove chicken tenders from dressing. Discard any remaining Italian dressing.
- Coat chicken tenders with parmesan breading. Place on prepared baking rack. Wash hands after touching uncooked chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
- Serve 2 chicken tenders. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Parmesan Chicken Tenders USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
2 Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Calories
214
Total Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
344
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
7
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
0
g
0
%
Total Sugars
2
g
2
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Calcium
65
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes
- Contains milk (parmesan cheese) and wheat (breadcrumbs). Breadcrumbs
can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts,
tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame. - Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected
(breadcrumbs) and may be included in the ingredient statements as “spice” or
“flavoring.” - The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook,
Method A. - PREP TIME: 6 hours 25 minutes (2–6 hours for marinating)
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 6 lb 4 oz Yield: 50 chicken tenders
50 Servings:
Weight: 12 lb 8 oz Yield: 100 chicken tenders
