Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
This Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Salad includes tender white chicken combined with green onions, celery, and the smoky flavor of barbecue sauce. Delish!
CACFP Home Childcare Crediting Information
⅔ cup (two ⅓ cup measuring cups or No. 6 scoop) Barbecue Chicken/Turkey Salad provides ⅜ cup vegetable (⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup other vegetable), and 1 oz equivalent meat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)

Quantity
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)

Quantity
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)

Quantity
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)

Quantity
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)

Quantity
 

  • ⅓ cup or 2½ oz Ranch Dressing
  • ¾ cup or 6 oz White onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ cup or 7 oz Catsup
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup or 1½ oz Brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup or 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Salt-free seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cup or 6 oz Cooked, diced (½” pieces) chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
  • - - OR
  • 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup or 1 oz Green onions, diced (See Notes Section)
  • ⅓ cup or 1½ oz Red onions, diced
  • ½ cup or 4 oz Celery, diced
  • 6 (⅓ oz each) Iceberg lettuce leaves 3”x 3” tear lettuce into 6 pieces
  • 2 medium or 6 oz (1 oz each) Fresh tomato, sliced cut 6 medium slices
  • 6 - mini Whole-grain rolls, 1 oz each (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Set aside ranch dressing for step 5 and refrigerate.
  • Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Barbecue Sauce:
    Combine white onions, paprika, chili powder, catsup, garlic powder, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt-free seasoning in a large stock pot.
  • Simmer sauce uncovered over medium heat and stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes.
  • Combine barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, chicken or turkey, ancho chili powder or Mexican seasoning mix, green onions, red onions, and diced celery in a large bowl. Stir well. Pour in a small (8” x 8”) baking dish and refrigerate.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Place a lettuce leaf on each plate.
  • Portion ⅔ cup barbecued chicken salad on top of lettuce leaf.
  • Place slice tomato on top of barbecue chicken salad.
  • If desired, serve on a whole-grain roll.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold at 40 °F or lower until served.
  • Serve ⅔ cup (portion with two ⅓ cup measuring cups or No. 6 scoop).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ⅔ cup (two ⅓ cup measuring cups or No. 6 scoop)
Calories
148
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
178
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
25
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
42
mcg
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Vitamin D
 
2
IU
13
%
Calcium
 
57
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
448
mg
13
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide

Notes

Mexican Seasoning Mix: ¾ cup (about 4½ oz):
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, ¼ 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.
Ranch Dressing Ingredients :
Combine 10 oz low fat buttermilk, ½ tsp lemon juice, 1¼ oz low fat yogurt, ¼ tsp fat free sour cream, 1½ oz low fat mayonnaise, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp ground black pepper, ⅛ tsp dried chives, ½ tsp dried parsley, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp sugar in a medium bowl. Stir well. Pour ranch dressing into an 8 oz sealable container.
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