Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Salad USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Salad is an amazing combination of chicken or turkey cooked with barbecue sauce and ranch dressing.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides 2 oz equivalent meat and ¼ cup other vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • See Ranch Dressing USDA Recipe for Schools for ingredients and directions. Set ranch dressing aside for step 4.
    For 50 servings, use 2½ cups (about 1 lb 4 oz) ranch dressing.
    For 100 servings, use 1 qt 1 cup (about 2 lb 8 oz) ranch dressing.
  • Barbecue sauce: Combine onions, paprika, chili powder, catsup, garlic powder, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt-free seasoning in a large stock pot. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 15–20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    For 50 servings, use 2½ cups (about 1 lb 4 oz) barbecue sauce.
    For 100 servings, use 1 qt 1 cup (about 2 lb 8 oz) barbecue sauce.
  • Set barbecue sauce aside for step 4.
  • Combine chicken, ancho chili powder, green onions, red onions, diced celery, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Stir well. Chill.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Using a No. 8 scoop, portion 1⁄2 cup (about 3.8 oz) barbecued chicken salad from a steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′) lined with parchment paper. Recommendation: 25 scoops per pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pan.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Place barbecued chicken salad on top of plated lettuce.
  • Place tomato on top of barbecued chicken salad.
  • (Optional) If desired, serve on a whole-grain roll. Using a No. 8 scoop, portion 1⁄2 cup (about 3.8 oz) barbecued chicken salad on bottom of roll, top with lettuce, then tomato, then top of roll.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold at 41 °F or lower.
  • Portion with No. 8 scoop (1⁄2 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Salad USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
127
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
39
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
262
mg
11
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
8
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin D
 
3
IU
20
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
322
mg
9
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mature yellow onions: 8 oz
Green onions: 10 oz
Mature red onions: 1 lb 4 oz
Iceberg lettuce: 1 lb 4 oz
Celery: 1 lb 10 oz
Tomatoes: 2 lb 3 oz
100 Servings:
Mature yellow onions: 1 lb
Green onions: 1 lb 4 oz
Mature red onions: 2 lb 8 oz
Iceberg lettuce: 2 lb 8 oz
Celery: 3 lb 4 oz
Tomatoes: 4 lb 5 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Mexican Seasoning Mix 3⁄4 Cup (About 4 1⁄2 oz)
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp sugar, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp dried minced onion, and 2 tsp salt.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 14 lb 14 oz
About 1 gal 3 qt 1¾ cups/2 steam table pans (12″ x 20″ x 2½″)
100 Servings:
About 29 lb 12 oz
About 3 gal 2 qt 3½ cups/4 steam table pans (12″ x 20″ x 2½″)