Honey Lime Chicken USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Honey Lime Chicken consists of diced chicken thighs, tossed with the juice and zest of a lime and honey, then baked.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup (2 fl oz spoodle) provides 1.25 oz equivalent meat.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken thighs, honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, and lime zest in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 2. Allow flavors to blend for 15–20 minutes.
  • Place 3 qt 2½ cups 1 Tbsp 2 tsp (about 6 lb) seasoned chicken thighs on a sheet pan (18″ x 26″ x 1″) lightly coated with pan release spray and lined with parchment paper.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 400 °F for 30–35 minutes.
    Convection oven: 375 °F for 30–35 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Once chicken thighs are removed from oven, cut into ¼″ cubes.
  • Transfer 2 qt (about 3 lb 5 oz) honey lime chicken to a steam table pan (12″ x 20″ x 2½").
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion with 2 fl oz spoodle (¹⁄4 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Honey Lime Chicken USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 0 ¹⁄4 cup (2 fl oz spoodle)
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 230mg10%
Potassium 159mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 13g14%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin D 7IU47%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide

Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 3 lb 5 oz
About 1 qt 2⅔ cups/1 steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)
50 Servings:
About 6 lb 10 oz
About 3 qt 1¼ cups/2 steam table pans (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)