Source: MRS 2025
MRS: 4345.1 — Sandwiches (4000s)

Chicken Fajita Wrap-USDA Foods

Meal Component Contribution:
2½ oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1½ oz. eq. whole grains, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: 1 wrap
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
Meat/Meat Alternate Whole Grains Vegetables (Red/Orange)
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Whole Grains
  •  Vegetables (Red/Orange)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Chicken Strips, Fajita, USDA Foods, #100117
13  pounds + 5  ounces
Cheese, Mozzarella, Shredded, #1307
6  pound + 4  ounces
Salsa, Bulk, #2823
3  quarts + 1  cup
Tortilla, Soft Flour, 8", #1222
100  tortillas
DIRECTIONS

1.

If the chicken is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator.

CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower).

2.

Heat the chicken according to the package or case directions.

CCP: Heat to 135 degrees F or higher for at least 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations.

3.

Weigh 2.1 ounces of the chicken strips to determine the portion size.
Cover the chicken and hold it in a warmer until ready for recipe assembly.

CCP: Cover and hold for service at 135 degrees F or higher.

4.

Portion one ounce of cheese and one ounce of the salsa, separately, in individual portion cups.
Cover the cups and refrigerate them until ready for service.

CCP: Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower. Hold for service.

5.

Warm the tortillas according to the package or case directions.

6.

Place 2.1 ounces of chicken strips in each tortilla and serve. Students may select the preportioned cheese and salsa.

CCP: Hold and maintain the chicken at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher.
CCP: Hold and maintain the cheese at 41 degrees F or lower.

7.

Portion one wrap with cheese and salsa per serving. Each portion provides 2¼ oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1½ oz. eq. whole grains, and 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable.

CCP: Hold and maintain the chicken at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Unassembled 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. Leftover assembled sandwiches do not have good quality when reheated. For best quality, assembled sandwiches should be discarded.
CCP:  Cover and refrigerate the cheese and salsa. Check the temperature every 30 minutes.  Cover, label, and date any leftovers.

Production Notes

- Thaw the chicken strips in the refrigerator.
- Purchased fajita chicken strips have a different yield and nutritional value than USDA Foods chicken fajita strips. See recipe MRS 4345 for a recipe that uses purchased fajita chicken strips.
- Prepare Chicken Fajitas for just in time service. Batch cook: Prepare only what can be served in a 30-minute period to maintain maximum quality.
- Use USDA Foods products when available.

Purchasing Guide

Refer to the USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs and/or the item's product formulation statement for quantities to purchase if the recipe is altered.

Miscellaneous Notes

If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
283
Carbohydrates
23.50 g
Dietary Fiber
2.60 g
Protein
21.00 g
Sodium
680.00 mg
Total Fat
11.60 g
Sat. Fat
7.00 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g