Chicken Shawarma
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Chicken Shawarma
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 Same Day Service Serving Size: 2 oz Yield: 50 Source: JSI Back to Basics: Mediterranean Flavors Recipe
Ingredients: Ingredient Name Measurements Chicken breast, boneless, skinless 8 lb + 6 oz (raw, yield included)* Oil, olive, salad or cooking 1 ½ cup + 1 Tbsp Lemon, juice, raw ½ cup + 1 tsp Paprika 2 Tbsp + 2 ½ tsp Allspice, ground 1 Tbsp +1 1/8 tsp Garlic powder 1 Tbsp +1 1/8 tsp Cumin, ground 1 Tbsp +1 1/8 tsp Turmeric, ground 1 Tbsp +1 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, ground 1 Tbsp +1 1/8 tsp Salt, table 1 Tbsp +1 1/8 tsp
*Note: Choose USDA foods whenever available to save on cost. Note yield, crediting, and nutritionals may change if substituted. *1 lb. raw chicken = 0.73 lb cooked
Instructions: 1. To make marinade add olive oil, lemon juice, and all other dry ingredients to a bowl. Whisk to combine. 2. Place chicken in a shallow pan. Pour marinade over chicken and coat evenly. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
4. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place chicken on parchment and bake until chicken reaches 165°F for at least 15 seconds. Cut chicken into thin strips. 5. Hold for hot service at 135°F or higher.
Nutritional Analysis: Nutrients Nutrients Per Serving Calories 113.70 kcal Total Fat 8.28 g Saturated Fat 1.48 g Trans Fat 0.00 g Cholesterol 22.82 mg Sodium 208.13 mg Total Carbohydrate 1.10 g Dietary Fiber 0.39 g Total Sugars 0.12 g Protein 8.96g
Meal Component Information: Meal Components Amount Meat/Meat Alternate 2 oz equivalent
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