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Chicken Fajitas

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1807511

Serving Size: 8 Ounces

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Chicken

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1807511

Serving Size: 8 Ounces

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Chicken

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

Ingredients

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Ingredients used in the recipes are commonly found USDA Foods or commercially available products. All ingredients for each recipe are listed in “As purchased” quantities. Ingredient yields from USDA’s Food Buying Guide can be found at the top of the Recipe Instructions when applicable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Onion: 78%
  • Bell Peppers: 73%

Pre-Preparation

  1. Thaw the chicken under refrigeration per HACCP procedures.
  2. Wash produce as needed.
  3. Slice onions and peppers.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a tilt skillet over medium-high heat, in batches if needed.
  2. Add onions and cook for about 7 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden, then turn off heat.
  3. Add bell peppers, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine until well incorporated.
  4. Add 5 lbs 6.4 oz of chicken and 7 lbs 9.6 oz of vegetables per hotel pan (total weight per pan should be about 13 lbs).
  5. Cover each hotel pan with parchment paper and foil.
  6. Heat covered at 350°F until the internal temperature of the mixture reaches 165°F.

Note: If preparing ahead of time or sending to site kitchens, cool according to HACCP (complex). Label, date, and keep under refrigeration until transport or service. Follow the heating instructions in step 6 for the day of service.

Serving

  • Use a slotted spoon to place 8 oz of chicken and veg fajita mix on the plate. 
  • Place 1 warm, folded tortilla next to the fajita mix. 
  • Top fajita mix with 1 ounce of cheddar cheese upon request.

Recipe Source: Boulder Valley School District Food Services

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Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange ½ cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other ¾ cups
Vegetables, Additional ¼ cups
Grains 2 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 4.5 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 558.50 kcal
Total Fat 25.88 gm
Saturated Fat 10.68 gm
Trans Fat 0.04* gm
Sodium 1,119.49 mg
Carbohydrates 43.56 gm
Fiber 8.88 gm
Sugars 12.16 gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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