Hot Honey Chicken Philly
A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition
This Hot Honey Chicken Philly is a delicious twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak. Chicken, cheese, peppers, and onions with hot honey create a perfect sweet, spicy, and savory balance.
Ingredients:
- 6 1/4 cup Hot Honey Glaze
- 50 each Bun, hoagie, WG
- 11 1/4 lbs Chicken, fajita strips, pre-cooked
- 6 1/4 cup Slow Roasted Onions and Peppers
- 3 1/8 cup Cheese, mozzarella, part skim, shredded
Steps:
DAY PRIOR TO SERVICE:
- Prepare the Hot Honey Glaze according to the recipe.
- Place the frozen hoagie buns in the cooler to thaw overnight.
DAY OF SERVICE:
- Cook the Slow Roasted Onions and Peppers according to the recipe. Hot hold for service.
- Place bagged hoagie buns in warming cabinets to warm and soften.
- Preheat convection oven to 400°F. Place frozen fajita strips in a single layer on sheet pans. Bake fajita strips for or 15 – 20 minutes for convection oven.
Hold at 135°F or above.
Cook to 135°F or higher. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food that will be hot held for service must reach a minimum internal temperature of 135°F or higher.
ASSEMBLY:
- Spray hoagie buns with pan spray. This creates a nice shine.
- Place open hoagie bun on tray, top with 3 ½ ounces chicken fajita meat, ¼ cup Slow Roasted Onions and Peppers, and 1 ounce cheese.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of Hot Honey Glaze.
Phillies should be batch assembled every 30-35 minutes throughout service to maintain flavor, juiciness, and texture.
Recipe Details
Meal Components:
Grain (G)
Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
Crediting Information
- 2 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
- 2 oz. eq Grain (G)
HACCP Category:
Process #2 (Same Day)
Yield:
50
Portion Size:
1 Sub
Nutrition Information:
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 391 | cal |
| Saturated Fat: | 1 | g |
| Total Fat: | 5 | g |
| Sodium: | 343 | mg |
