General Tso Chicken

Family Child Care

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • frozen cooked diced chicken 11 oz
  • broccoli florets 1/2 cup
  • red bell peppers 1/3 cup
  • onions 1/4 cup
  • garlic 1/2 tsp
  • ginger root 1/4 tsp
  • sesame oil 1/2 tsp
  • vegetable oil 1/2 tsp
  • chicken broth 1/2 tsp
  • general tso sauce 1/2 cup
  • salsa verde 1/2 tsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread a single layer of chicken evenly on a 18 x 13 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake from frozen state in oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
  • Cut broccoli florets in halves, slice red bell peppers and onions, and mince garlic and ginger.
  • Heat a braising pan and add oils. Stir fry vegetables for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir.
  • Add the general Tso sauce and the salsa. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and stir.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
General Tso Chicken - Family Child Care
Amount per Serving
Calories
168
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sodium
 
361
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
13.25
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.61
g
3
%
Sugar
 
6.8
g
8
%
Protein
 
16.89
g
34
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/General-Tso-Chicken-4.pdf
Age Group: Family Child Care
Serving Size: 4 (1/2 cup)

Sweet and spicy General Tso chicken.

Child Care Centers - 25 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • 051520 Chicken, Diced, Cooked, Frozen 4 lbs + 4 1/4 ozs
  • 011090 BROCCOLI,RAW 3 2/3 cup
  • 011821 PEPPERS,SWT,RED,RAW 2 1/8 cup
  • 011282 ONIONS,RAW 1 1/8 cup
  • 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp
  • 011216 GINGER ROOT,RAW 1 5/8 tsp
  • 004058 OIL,SESAME,SALAD OR COOKING 1 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp
  • 050385 OIL, VEGETABLE. 1 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp
  • 000084 CHICKEN STOCK 1 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp
  • 902942 General Tso Sauce 3 1/8 cups
  • 027047 SAUCE,SALSA,VERDE,RTS 1 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread a single layer of chicken evenly on a sheet pan, or 18 x13 inch pan, with parchment paper.
  • Bake from frozen state in oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
  • Cut broccoli florets in halves, slice red bell peppers and onions, and mince garlic and ginger.
  • Heat a braising pan and add oils. Stir fry vegetables for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir.
  • Add the general Tso sauce and the salsa. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and stir. Hold in oven on warm setting for up to 15 minutes before service.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
General Tso Chicken - Child Care Centers - 25 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
168
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Cholesterol
 
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
361
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
13.25
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.61
g
3
%
Sugar
 
6.8
g
8
%
Protein
 
16.89
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
324
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
23.6
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
8.57
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.64
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/General-Tso-Chicken-CACFP-25.pdf
Age Group: Child Care Centers
Serving Size: 25

Sweet and spicy General Tso chicken.

Schools - 50 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • 051520 Chicken, Diced, Cooked, Frozen 8 lbs + 9 ozs
  • 011090 BROCCOLI,RAW 1 lb + 6 3/4 ozs
  • 011821 PEPPERS,SWT,RED,RAW 13 5/8 ozs
  • 011282 ONIONS,RAW 9 1/8 ozs
  • 799939 GARLIC,RAW 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp
  • 011216 GINGER ROOT,RAW 1 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp
  • 004058 OIL,SESAME,SALAD OR COOKING 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp
  • 050385 OIL, VEGETABLE. 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp
  • 000084 CHICKEN STOCK 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp
  • 902942 General Tso Sauce 1 qt + 2 1/4 cups
  • 027047 SAUCE,SALSA,VERDE,RTS 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread a single layer of chicken evenly on a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Bake from frozen state in oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches165° F.
  • Cut broccoli florets in halves, slice red bell peppers and onions, and mince garlic and ginger.
  • Heat a braising pan and add oils. Stir fry vegetables for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir.
  • Add the general Tso sauce and the salsa. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and stir. Hold in warmer at 140° F or higher for up to 15 minutes before service

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
General Tso Chicken - Schools - 50 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
168
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Cholesterol
 
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
361
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
13.25
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.61
g
3
%
Sugar
 
6.8
g
8
%
Protein
 
16.89
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
324
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
23.6
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
8.57
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.64
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/General-Tso-Chicken-50.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 50

Sweet and spicy General Tso chicken.

Schools - 100 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • 051520 Chicken, Diced, Cooked, Frozen 17 lbs + 1 oz
  • 011090 BROCCOLI,RAW 2 lbs + 13 1/2 ozs
  • 011821 PEPPERS,SWT,RED,RAW 1 lb + 11 1/3 ozs
  • 011282 ONIONS,RAW 1 lb + 2 1/4 ozs
  • 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1/4 cup + 1 5/8 tsp
  • 011216 GINGER ROOT,RAW 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp
  • 004058 OIL,SESAME,SALAD OR COOKING 1/4 cup + 1 5/8 tsp
  • 050385 OIL, VEGETABLE. 1/4 cup + 1 5/8 tsp
  • 000084 CHICKEN STOCK 1/4 cup + 1 5/8 tsp
  • 902942 General Tso Sauce 3 qts + 1/2 cup
  • 027047 SAUCE,SALSA,VERDE,RTS 1/4 cup + 1 5/8 tsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread a single layer of chicken evenly on a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Bake from frozen state in oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches165° F.
  • Cut broccoli florets in halves, slice red bell peppers and onions, and mince garlic and ginger.
  • Heat a braising pan and add oils. Stir fry vegetables for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir.
  • Add the general Tso sauce and the salsa. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and stir. Hold in warmer at 140° F or higher for up to 15 minutes before service.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
General Tso Chicken - Schools - 100 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
168
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Cholesterol
 
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
361
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
13.25
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.61
g
3
%
Sugar
 
6.8
g
8
%
Protein
 
16.89
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
324
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
23.6
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
8.57
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.64
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/General-Tso-Chicken-100.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 100

Sweet and spicy General Tso chicken.