Spiced Chicken Grain Bowl State (Virginia) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Spiced mixture of kale, butternut squash, diced chicken, and dressing over brown rice.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
6 oz serving provides 2 oz equivalent meats/meat alternates, 1 oz equivalent grains, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup dark green vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable.
RECIPE PROJECT NAME
Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Virginia 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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the marinade: combine red wine vinegar, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Slowly drizzle oil into mixture while steadily whisking until smooth. Alternatively, this can be done in a blender.
  • Toss marinade and chicken together until completely coated and store.
    Critical Control Point: Hold chicken at 41 ºF or lower.
  • Preheat oven to 425 ºF.
  • Clean and peel squash. Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds with spoon. Dice squash (if not already done).
  • Mix garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Set aside.
  • Toss diced squash with olive oil and spread on baking sheet. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture and roast in oven at 425 ºF for 20 minutes or until tender.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 ºF or higher for 15 seconds.
  • Rinse kale under cold running water. Cut out stems. Allow to dry. Slice thin.
  • While squash is roasting, cook rice according to package and prep marinade.
    Critical Control Point: Hold rice for hot service at 135 ºF or higher.
  • Remove squash from the oven and toss lightly with kale. Allow kale to wilt.
  • Portion ½ cup of rice into each serving container with No. 8 scoop.
  • Toss squash/kale mixture with dressing and serve 2 oz (¼ cup) portion over rice.
  • Top each bowl with 2 oz (¼ cup) portion of marinated chicken.
  • Hold each salad in the warmer for service.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 ºF or higher.

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Nutrition INFORMATION

Spiced Chicken Grain Bowl State (Virginia) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 bowl [½ cup (No. 8 scoop) rice, ¼ cup (2 oz) squash/kale, ¼ cup (2 oz) chicken]
Calories
242
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
220
mg
10
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
35
g
12
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Calcium
 
126
mg
13
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Butternut squash, raw, diced: 8 lb
Kale, raw: 3 lb 12 oz
100 Servings:
Butternut squash, raw, diced: 16 lb
Kale, raw: 7 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:
About 18 lb 12 oz salad mixture
About 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup diced chicken/1 steam table pan, 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup rice/1 steam table pan,1 gal 2 qt 1 cup vegetables/1 steam table pan
100 Servings:
About 37 lb 8 oz salad mixture
About 3 gal 2 cups diced chicken/2 steam table pans, 3 gal 2 cups rice/2 steam table pans, 3 gal 2 cups vegetables/ 2 steam table pan