Emeril’s Chicken Chimichangas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Emeril's Chicken Chimichangas
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil , plus 8 cups for frying
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts , shredded while warm
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 can chopped green chilies , drained
8 flour tortillas , warmed
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
544
Sugar
3g
Fat
37g
The Emeril's Chicken Chimichangas are a popular Mexican dish known for their delicious combination of flavors. This recipe features tender cooked chicken breasts wrapped in flour tortillas, smothered with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. It is also stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and green chilies, all deep-fried to a golden brown and served with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. This dish is perfect for parties or as a family meal. The texture and flavor of the dish is amazing - slightly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavors of spices on the inside.

Instructions

1.Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2.Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4.Add the shredded chicken, salt, black pepper, and green chiles and cook until the mixture is heated through.
5.Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
6.Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken filling slightly below the center of each tortilla.
7.Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the Monterey Jack cheese on top of the filling.
8.Fold the sides of each tortilla toward the center and then roll up tightly from the bottom to make a burrito shape.
9.Heat the 8 cups of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pot until a deep-fat thermometer registers 360 degrees F.
10.Carefully place the chimichangas in the hot oil and fry in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch.
11.Drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven.
12.Serve with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

PROS

The Emeril’s Chicken Chimichangas is a yummy and flavorful dish with a good balance of ingredients.

It is a great way to use up any leftover chicken.

CONS

The churros are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tortilla in this recipe is a good source of dietary fiber and can help regulate digestion.
The chicken in this recipe is high in protein, which is important for building and repairing muscle tissue.

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