CHICKEN FAJITAS (FAJITA STRIPS)

Ingredients

Ingredient Weight Measure Issue
JUICE,LIME 1-1/4 lbs 2-1/2 cup
SALT 2-1/3 oz 1/4 cup
GARLIC POWDER 1-1/4 oz 1/4 cup 1/3 tbsp
ONION POWDER 7/8 oz 1/4 cup
PEPPER,BLACK,GROUND 7/8 oz 1/4 cup
CUMIN,GROUND 1/4 oz 1 tbsp
PEPPER,RED,GROUND 1/8 oz 3/8 tsp
CHICKEN,FAJITA STRIPS 23 lbs
TORTILLAS,FLOUR,8 INCH 19-1/8 lbs 200 each
COOKING SPRAY,NONSTICK 2 oz 1/4 cup 1/3 tbsp
ONIONS,FRESH,1/4" STRIPS 5-1/8 lbs 1 gal 1 qts 5-5/8 lbs
PEPPERS,GREEN,FRESH,JULIENNE 5 lbs 3 qts 3-1/4 cup 6-1/8 lbs
COOKING SPRAY,NONSTICK 2 oz 1/4 cup 1/3 tbsp
SALSA 3 qts 2 cup

Method

1 Combine lime juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper. Stir well to blend.
2 Pour mixture over chicken strips. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute seasonings around all surfaces of chicken. Cover. CCP:
Marinate under refrigeration at 41 F. or lower for 45 minutes for use in Step 5.
3 Wrap tortillas in foil; place in a 150 F. oven or in a warmer for 15 minutes or until tortillas are soft and pliable.
4 Lightly spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray. Grill onions and peppers 6 to 8 minutes while tossing intermittently; lightly
spray with cooking spray as needed.
5 Lightly spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray. Grill chicken strips 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned while tossing
intermittently; lightly spray with cooking spray as needed. CCP: Internal temperature must register 165 F. or higher for 15
seconds. Hold at 140 F. or higher for use in Step 6.
6 Place 6 to 7 cooked fajita strips (3 oz.), 3 tbsp onion/sweet pepper mixture in center of each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around
mixture. Secure tortilla with a toothpick.
7 Serve with 2 tbsp of salsa. Use batch preparation methods to prevent the fajitas from getting soggy. CCP: Hold for service at 140
F. or higher.

Nutrition

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Cholesterol Sodium Calcium
449 cal 56 g 32 g 10 g 65 mg 985 mg 144 mg

Portion

2 Fajitas

Yield

100


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