Description
Chicken Chimichangas bring sizzling Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table with golden, crispy tortillas packed with tender chicken and zesty seasonings. Grab some salsa and sour cream, then get ready to enjoy a seriously delicious homemade meal that makes weeknight dinners feel like a fiesta!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken with 1 cup shredded cheese, stirring in 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until your filling is thoroughly mixed.
- Gently warm your flour tortillas in a skillet for 10-15 seconds on each side to make them soft and flexible for rolling.
- Place ¼ cup of your seasoned chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, then fold the sides inward and roll tightly to create a secure packet.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet, heating to 375°F over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place your rolled chimichangas seam-side down into the hot oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until your first side turns a deep golden brown.
- Rotate chimichangas using metal tongs, frying each side for an additional 1-2 minutes until the entire surface becomes crispy and golden.
- Transfer fried chimichangas to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Plate your crispy chimichangas and serve immediately with fresh salsa or creamy guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet to make folding easier without cracking.
- Ensure the filling is not too wet, as excess moisture can prevent the chimichangas from getting crispy.
- Use a deep, heavy-bottomed pan for even frying and maintain a consistent oil temperature around 375°F.
- For a healthier version, bake the chimichangas at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, brushing with a little oil to help them brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg