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Chicken Fajitas (Diced)-USDA Foods
3 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. enriched grain, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable
Number of Portions: 100 Size of Portion: 1 fajita
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
- Meat/Meat Alternate
- Enriched Grain
- Vegetables (Red/Orange)
INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS) |
|---|---|
Chicken, Diced, Cooked, IQF, #1019 | 13 pounds + 8 ounces |
Spice Blend MS, Southwest, No Salt, #2735 | 1 cup |
Salsa, Bulk, #A237-USDA Foods | 3 quarts |
Pimentos, Diced, Canned, #2817 | 28 ounces |
Onions, Frozen, Diced, #1610 | 2 cups |
Peppers, Green, Diced, Frozen, #1613 | 2 cups |
Tortilla, Soft Flour, 6”, #1221 | 100 tortillas |
Cheese, Cheddar, Low Fat, Shredded, USDA, #B027 | 6 pounds + 4 ounces |
Salsa, Bulk, #A237-USDA Foods | 1 gallon |
DIRECTIONS
1. | Thaw the chicken, onions, and peppers in the refrigerator. CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower). |
2. | Place the chicken in a braising pan or steam-jacketed kettle and heat it. Then, sprinkle the Southwest Spice Blend over the chicken and mix in 3 quarts of salsa (per 100 servings). Cook for 5 minutes. |
3. | Add the pimentos, onions, and green peppers on top of the chicken mixture. Stir the mixture well. Heat it thoroughly to the desired temperature. CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If manufacturer instructions on package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations. |
4. | Place the chicken mixture in steamtable pans and hold for service. Do not over heat the product. CCP: Hold at 135 degrees F. or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. |
5. | Warm the tortillas in an oven, or according to package directions. |
6. | Portion 1 ounce of cheese in individual containers for service. Portion 1 ounce of salsa in individual containers for service. |
7. | Assemble the fajitas on the serving line by portioning 2/3 cup (#6 scoop) of the chicken mixture on top of warmed tortilla. Offer the students cheese and salsa portions. |
8. | Portion one filled fajita with cheese and salsa per serving. Each portion provides 3 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. of enriched grain, and 1/8 cup of red/orange vegetable. CCP: Hold and maintain the product at a minimum of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Leftovers should be covered, labeled and dated. Quick chill within 2 hours to 70 degrees F or lower and from 70 to 41 degrees F within an additional 4 hours. |
Production Notes
Adjust seasoning for students in younger grades.
Use USDA Foods products when available.
Refer to USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs for quantities to purchase if recipe is altered.
If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.
"Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals" provides seasoning and serving ideas for poultry.
Miscellaneous Notes
This recipe uses the USDA diced chicken, USDA Cheese and USDA Salsa. Please notice that the amount of chicken used and the nutritional analysis is different than recipe "MRS 3225 Chicken Fajitas (Diced)-Crumbley"and MRS 3225 Chicken Fajitas (Diced)-Briggs", as well as “MRS 3230-Chicken Fajitas (Crumbley)", “MRS 3230-Chicken Fajitas (Briggs)”, and "MRS 3230.1-Chicken Fajitas (USDA Foods)" all of which use chicken fajita strips.