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BBQ (Strips) Chicken Nachos-Briggs
2½ oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1¼ oz. eq. whole grain, 1/8 cup other vegetable
Number of Portions: 50 Size of Portion: 1 serving-see step 8 for portion
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
- Meat/Meat Alternate
- Whole Grains
- Vegetables (Other)
INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 50 SERVINGS) |
|---|---|
Chicken Strips, Fajita, Southwest Flavor, #1028 | 9 pounds + 6 ounces |
Spice Blend MS, Southwest, No Salt, #2735 | 1/2 cup |
Sauce, BBQ, Hickory Smoke, #2253 | 1 quart + 1 pint |
Peppers, Jalapeño, Sliced, #2810 | 1/4 cup |
Cheese, Pepper Jack, Shredded, USDA | 1 pound + 9 ounces |
Chips, Tortilla, Light Salt, Bulk, #2125 | 3 pounds + 2 ounces |
Tomatoes, Whole, Red, Ripe, Raw, #4110 | 1 pound + 8 ounces |
Salad Mix, Iceberg, Carrot, Red Cabbage, #4012 | 2 pounds + 8 ounces |
DIRECTIONS
1. | Defrost the chicken in the refrigerator overnight. |
2. | Place the chicken in a braising pan or steam-jacketed kettle and heat for 5 minutes. |
3. | Add the Southwest Spice Blend, BBQ sauce, and jalapeños to the chicken and mix until well combined. |
4. | After mixing, continue cooking until the desired temperature is reached. CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for at least 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If the manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations. |
5. | Transfer to the steam table pan and keep warm until time for assembly on the line. CCP: Cover and hold for service at 135 degrees F or higher. |
6. | Portion ½ ounce of cheese in containers. Cover and refrigerate until time for assembly and service. CCP: Cover and hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. |
7. | Portion 1 ounce of tortilla chips (about 9 chips) in a boat. Cover and hold for service |
8. | Wash the tomatoes. then dice them into ¼-inch pieces. Combine the diced tomatoes with lettuce, toss lightly, and portion ¼ cup in a portion container. Cover and refrigerate for service. CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for assembly. |
9. | Portion 4 ounces (½ cup) of the chicken mixture with a #8 scoop over 1 ounce of tortilla chips (approximately 9 chips) in each container. Serve with ½ ounce of cheese and ¼ cup of lettuce and tomato. |
10. | One portion provides 2½ oz. eq. of meat/meat alternate, 1¼ oz. eq. of grains, and 1/8 cup of other vegetable. CCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature 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 or lower within an additional 4 hours. |
Production Notes
-Prepare the Chicken Nachos for just in time service. Batch cook: Prepare only what can be served in a 30-minute period to maintain maximum quality.
Purchasing Guide
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.
Miscellaneous Notes
If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.