Chicken Chimichangas With Chipotle Salsa Recipe

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 Monterrey Jack
  • Wooden toothpicks
  • Chipotle Salsa, recipe follows
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
  • 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 adobe
  • 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

Description

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,…

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