Chicken Chimichangas with Chipotle Salsa

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Basketball Madness

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Total Time:
35 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
8 chimichangas
Level:
Intermediate
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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 plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded while warm
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
  • Wooden toothpicks
  • Chipotle Salsa, recipe follows
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the green chiles. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Set aside and cool slightly.

One at a time, place the tortillas on a work surface, keeping the remaining tortillas covered with a damp towel. (For pliable tortillas, sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon water and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 10 to 20 seconds just before ready to stuff, and keep covered until ready to roll.) Spread 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in a rectangle in the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the bottom of the tortilla over the filling and then fold the sides over. Fold the top of the tortilla over the folded sides and secure the sides with wooden toothpicks. Place folded side down.

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a deep stockpot or deep fryer to 360 degrees F. Using tongs, lower the chimichangas folded side down, 1 at a time into the hot oil. (It is helpful to hold the chimichanga with the tongs until it has "sealed" together.) Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and continue with remaining chimichangas.

Remove toothpicks from the chimichangas and serve immediately with Chipotle Salsa, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Chipotle Salsa:

3 1/2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes

1/3 cup diced sweet onions

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine tomatoes, onions, garlic, lime juice, chopped peppers and cilantro in a medium bowl. Season with salt. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Serve chilled or at room temperature with chicken chimichangas.

Yield: about 4 cups

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  • on July 08, 2011

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    Hubby and I loved them. They are even good reheated. Cant complain. These are good to play with and personalize. Very filling!

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  • on June 19, 2011

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    Awesome! My daughters and their friends ALWAYS request this. They will even go so far as to help clean up afterward. Once I used an already roasted chicken from the supermarket to help save time and it worked out great. I also add a can of corn into the chicken mixture. My 13 year old daughter requested it and it adds a great crunch.

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  • on April 19, 2011

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    Chimis were a hit! My other half does not like onions or tomatoes but he Loved the Chimis and Salsa .... Will definitely make again .... I did make some alterations to the recipe I chopped some serrano and jalepano peppers and seasoned the chicken overnight .... Remember to always BYOC!

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