Ingredients
Recipe Yield:
Amount |
Item |
15 1/2 lb |
Diced chicken, fully cooked, IQF, 1/2" squares |
1 gal |
Hot water (180°-190°F) |
2 bags |
Foothill Farms® Mandarin Orange Sauce Mix (#V428) |
6 2/5 lb |
Red peppers, raw, large chop |
6 lb |
Spaghetti, whole grain |
3 qts |
Hot water (180°-190°F) |
3 bags |
Foothill Farms® Asian Noodle Seasoning (#S141) |
Instructions
- To prepare chicken: Thaw chicken in cooler overnight or until fully thawed.
- To prepare sauce: Pour hot water into mixing container. Pour contents of both packages of Sauce Mix into water while vigorously stirring with a wire whisk. Continue stirring until mix is dissolved and sauce is smooth. Set aside.
- Divide chicken and peppers evenly among three full size steamtable pans. Pour sauce evenly over chicken and peppers.
- Place in 350°F convection oven 15 - 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- To prepare noodles: Cook noodles according to al dente package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water to stop cooking. While noodles are cooking, add contents of Noodle Seasoning packets to 3 qt hot water. Mix well and let sauce sit at least 5 minutes. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to coat. Sauce will absorb into noodles. Divide noodles equally among 3 half pans for service.
- Remove from oven and place product in warming cabinet until served. Ensure that hot food is held at a temperature above 140°F.
- Serve 1/2 c Asian Noodles with 4 oz Mandarin Orange Chicken.
- FOR FULL K-12 SCHOOL LUNCH MENU: Serve with green beans, baby carrots, pineapple tidbits and low fat milk to equal 2 M/MA, 2 G/B, 1/2 C Other vegetable, 3/8 C Red Orange Vegetable, 1/2 C Fruit, 1 Milk. Nutritional Information: Calories - 627, Sodium - 708, Fat - 6.16 or 8.8%, Sat Fat - 2.42 or 3.5% when Mandarin Orange Chicken with Noodles is served with sides.