Chicken Flatbread Pizza USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Flatbread varieties such as tortillas, pitas, and focaccia are very popular. The newcomer is naan, a thick, double-layered flatbread that can be served plain alongside curries, lentils, and other dishes, stuffed with various fillings, or topped with meats, vegetables, sauces, and more.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 1½ oz equivalent meat, ¼ cup vegetable, and 1½ oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • In a small bowl combine turmeric, salt, cumin, and cinnamon. Divide seasoning mixture in half.
  • Coat chicken tenders with ½ of the seasoning mixture from step 2.
  • Place chicken tenderloins on sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") lined with parchment paper lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 sheet pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 sheet pans.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes. Chop chicken into ½″ pieces.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • While chicken is baking, combine the remaining seasoning mixture with the yogurt. Set aside.
  • Heat oil on medium–high heat:
    For 25 servings, use 1 extra-large skillet.
    For 50 servings, use 2 extra-large skillets.
  • Sauté onions for about 5–7 minutes or until onions are tender.
  • Add garlic and spinach. Cook for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat.
  • Slice each flatbread into 3 pieces.
  • Place flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread ½ Tbsp of seasoned yogurt from step 6 on each flatbread piece.
  • Top each piece with: 1 oz cooked vegetables (about ¼ cup lightly packed), 1¼ oz chicken, 1 oz tomatoes (2⅔ Tbsp), and ¼ oz cheese (1 Tbsp).
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes at 350 °F.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Serve 1 piece.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Flatbread Pizza USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 piece of Chicken Flatbread Pizza.
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 351mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g13%
Total Sugars 3g3%
Protein 18g36%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
*
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature Onions: 12 oz
Garlic: 6 cloves
Spinach: 1 lb
Tomatoes: 1 lb 13 oz
50 Servings:
Mature Onions: 1 lb 7 oz
Garlic: 12 cloves
Spinach: 2 lb
Tomatoes: 3 lb 10 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Variations
If chicken is frozen, defrost in the refrigerator for 1 day per 1–5 pounds. Hold raw chicken at 40 °F or lower.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
7 lb 13 oz
25 pieces
50 Servings:
15 lb 10 oz
50 pieces