Parmesan Chicken Tenders USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Marinated in Italian dressing, breaded, and baked, these chicken tenders are sure to make a regular appearance at the table.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION 3¼ oz eq meat/meat alternate¼ oz eq grains
Ingredients
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Ingredients
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
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Ingredients
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs, plain, panko, enriched
Quantity
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 lb 11 oz Chicken tenders, fresh or frozen, thawed (at least 12 tenders)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Italian dressing, prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat, seasoned
- ¼ cup 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.
- Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet. Spray rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 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 small bowl, combine parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs (whole-wheat and panko). Mix.
- Remove chicken tenders from dressing. Discard any remaining Italian dressing.
- Coat 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 tenders. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Parmesan Chicken Tenders USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
2 Parmesan Chicken Tender
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
*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS: 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.
Notes
- Prep time: 6 hours 10 minutes (2–6 hours marinating)
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