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The Best Chicken Chimichangas
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The Best Chicken Chimichangas

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The best chicken chimichangas are crispy on the outside and stuffed with deliciously seasoned chicken on the inside, which melds together with melted, gooey Oaxacan and Monterey Jack cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 531
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie or homemade
  • 1 small sweet onion diced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil plus more for frying
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For Assembly:
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito size
  • 1 cup refried beans
For Garnish:
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
  • 1 Grater
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 2 Forks
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Paring Knife
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board

Method
 

Cook the Filling:
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened. Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until combined.
Mix in Salsa and Cheese:
  1. Place the chicken mixture in a bowl. Add ¼ cup salsa verde, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and ½ cup shredded Oaxaca cheese. Stir until the cheese starts to melt. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Assemble the Chimichangas:
  1. Lay a flour tortilla flat. Spread ¼ cup refried beans in the center. Add about 1/4 of the chicken and cheese mixture. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly.
Pan Fry the Chimichangas:
  1. In a skillet, heat a thin layer of avocado oil over medium heat.
    Place each chimichanga seam-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, turning as needed, until all sides are golden and crispy. Add more oil if necessary between batches.
Serve:
  1. Serve hot with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 25.2gProtein: 7.7gFat: 19.3g

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