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

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Earthy and aromatic Asian-flavored chicken soup featuring nutrient-dense vegetables.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 ½ cups provides Crediting Edamame as Meat Alternate: ⅛ cup additional vegetable, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable, 2 oz equivalent meats/meat alternates, 1 oz equivalent grains
Or
Crediting Edamame as Vegetable: ¼ cup additional vegetable, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable, 1 ½ 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.
3.42 from 12 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Bake chicken breast in a 350 ºF oven for 30-35 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Cook chicken to 165 ºF or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Shred cooked chicken.
    Critical Control Point: Hold above 135 ºF until service.
  • Heat oil in a tilt skillet or pan on the stove.
  • Sauté carrots and onions for 5-7 minutes or until they start to caramelize.
  • Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce and chicken stock to the mixture. Bring to a boil.
  • Add noodles and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Add edamame to the broth and let cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken. (If chicken is prepared the day before, reheat the chicken to 165 ºF or higher prior to adding it to the mixture).
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 ºF or higher. Do not hold for longer than 2 hours.
  • Use ladle to serve 1 ½ cup portion (12 oz ladle).

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Nutrition INFORMATION

Chicken Ramen State(Iowa) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 ½ cups (12 oz ladle)
Calories
204
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
241
mg
10
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
29
g
10
%
Dietary Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Calcium
 
42
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Onion, fresh, mature: 3 lb 4.3 oz
Carrots, fresh: 4 lb 8 oz
100 Servings:
Onion, fresh, mature: 6 lb 8.6 oz
Carrots, fresh: 9 lb

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 3.2 qt
About 27 lb
100 Servings:
About 1 gal 2 qt
About 53 lb 8 oz