Chicken Chimichangas | Recipe Reader

Chicken Chimichangas | Recipe Reader

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There’s only one way to improve the fantastic flavors of Mexican cuisine: deep fry it! Chicken Chimichangas take the juicy, savory, and spicy flavors of a burrito and pan-fries it to crisp...

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Ingredients

  • ***For the chicken filling:***
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut in bite-size cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ***For the chimichangas:***
  • 1/2 cups vegetable oil, plus more, to taste
  • 12 large flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • ***For serving:***
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped

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