Cinnamon Roll Wrapped Spicy Chicken Tenders
- Ingredients:4
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:510
Cinnamon Roll Wrapped Spicy Chicken Tenders
- Ingredients:4
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:510
Sweet and savory perfection! This recipe offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, combining the sweetness of cinnamon rolls with the savory taste of breaded chicken tenders.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Whole Grain Cinnamon Roll Dough, 2.7 oz (11111) | 2 lb 11.00 oz | 16 each |
| Breaded chicken strip pieces (1 oz equiv Meat, each) | ---Value Not Available | 32 each |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Vanilla Creme Icing (12160) | 6.50 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Hot sauce | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw cinnamon rolls, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
Thaw chicken strips under refrigeration.
- Assembly
Cut cinnamon roll in half across the coils (vertically) with scissors to get 2 dough strips.
Wrap 1 dough piece around center of each chicken strip, leaving ends showing.
Press dough edges together to seal and place seam-side down on parchment-lined sheet pan.
Bake as directed until cinnamon roll is golden brown and chicken has reached 165°F.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection* |
350°F |
8-12 minutes |
Standard |
400°F |
13-18 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 4 minutes of baking.
- Finishing
Stir icing and hot sauce together until thoroughly mixed.
Drizzle 1 tsp of sauce over each piece at service.
Recipe Tips
For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (2 pieces) = 2 oz equivalent Grain, 2 oz equivalent M/MA.
Swap out spicy chicken tenders for regular tenders for a less spicy menu option.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories510
- Total Fat24g
- Protein16g
- Total Carbohydrate56g
- Sugars20g
Servings: 16
Serving Size: 2 rolls
Amount Per Serving Calories : 510
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 38% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 14% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 20g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 16g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 2,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4
