Oven-Fried Chicken USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Chicken is coated in panko crumbs and spices, then baked.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 portion provides 2 oz equivalent meat and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, crushed corn flakes, and spices in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 4.
  • Combine egg whites and milk in a medium bowl.
  • Add chicken (no more than 3 pieces at a time). Coat pieces evenly with egg mixture.
  • Remove chicken pieces from medium bowl. Place in large bowl containing flour mixture. Coat evenly.
  • Place chicken pieces on a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") lightly coated with pan release spray and lined with parchment paper.
    For 25 servings, use 1½ pans.
    For 50 servings, use 3 pans.
  • Bake uncovered:
    Conventional oven: 400 °F for 55–60 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 40–45 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Transfer 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.
  • Serve 1 portion (1 breast, or 1 drumstick and wing, or 1 thigh with back).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Oven-Fried Chicken USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 portion (1 breast, or 1 drumstick and wing, or 1 thigh with back)
Calories 186 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 367mg16%
Potassium 210mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g13%
Total Sugars 4g4%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin D 73IU487%
Calcium 640mg64%
Iron 12mg67%
*
*Marketing Guide

Notes

Cooking process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 9 lb
About 1 gal 2 cups/1½ sheet pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")
50 Servings:
About 18 lb
About 2 gal 1 qt/3 sheet pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")