Chicken Vegetable Bowl State(Iowa) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
The umami flavors of this chicken pops against the rice and roasted vegetables in this dish. The bright flavors of the orange and hoisin sauce bring this dish to life. This recipe allows for customization in your vegetable section.
NSLP/SBP crediting information:
1⅓ cup provides ⅛ cup dark green vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable, 1½ oz equivalent meats/meat alternates,
1 oz equivalent grains.
Recipe Project Name
Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Iowa Department of Education
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Toss chicken breast with garlic and hoisin sauce.
  • Place chicken on a sheet pan and bake at 350 ºF for 25-30 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Bake chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 ºF for at least 15 seconds.
  • Slice cooked chicken into 1-inch cubes.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 ºF or higher.
  • Pour rice, water, and oil into a saucepan. Cook on the stove top or preferred method.
  • For stovetop cooking, bring water to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 ºF or higher.
  • Select a variety of vegetables and cut in consistent shapes and sizes. Toss vegetables with 2 Tbsp vegetable oil.
    *Crediting information may change if different vegetables are used.
  • Roast the vegetables in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 350 ºF.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 ºF or higher.
  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients together in a saucepan and whisk until all of the cornstarch is absorbed.
  • Place on medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Hold for hot service at 135 ºF or higher.
  • Assemble dish by scooping ½ cup rice onto a plate using the No. 8 disher.
  • Place ⅓ cup (2 oz) chicken on the plate using the No.12 disher.
  • Top with ½ cup or 4 oz vegetables.
  • Ladle 1 oz hoisin sauce mixture on top.

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Nutrition INFORMATION

Chicken Vegetable Bowl State(Iowa) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 1⅓ cup, add ½ cup of rice (No.8 disher), ⅓ cup (2 oz– No.12 disher) of chicken, ¼ cup (4 oz– No.16 disher) of vegetables, 1 oz hoisin sauce
Calories
247
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.75
g
5
%
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
291
mg
13
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
44
g
15
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Carrots, fresh: 1 lb 8 oz
Zucchini squash, summer, fresh: 1 lb
Peppers, red/orange: 1 lb 4 oz
Bok choy: 1 lb 4 oz
Broccoli, florets, fresh: 12.4 oz
Onion, whole, mature, fresh: 11.9 oz
100 Servings:
Carrots, fresh: 3 lb
Zucchini squash, summer, fresh: 2.1 lb
Peppers, red/orange: 2 lb 8 oz
Bok choy: 2 lb 8 oz
Broccoli, florets, fresh: 1.5 lb
Onion, whole, mature, fresh: 1 lb 8 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
Chicken and vegetables yield about
3.9 gal; about 15 lb 10.3 oz
Sauce yields about 1 gal; 7 lb 10.7 oz
100 Servings:
Chicken and vegetables yield about
7.6 gal; about 30 lb 14 oz
Sauce yields about 2 gal; 15 lb 2.4 oz