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Emerils Chicken Chimichangas

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Ingredients

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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 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Nutritional information

484.2
Calories
179 g
Calories From Fat
20 g
Total Fat
6.4 g
Saturated Fat
84 mg
Cholesterol
893 mg
Sodium
39.4 g
Carbs
3.1 g
Dietary Fiber
2.8 g
Sugars
35.3 g
Protein
201g
Serving Size

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Emerils Chicken Chimichangas

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    I baked it instead of frying, it turned out delicious !

    • 55 min
    • Serves 8
    • Easy

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    Emeril’s Chicken Chimichangas, by Emeril Lagasse These are winners I usually top with canned green enchilada sauce The whole family loves them , I baked it instead of frying, it turned out delicious !, Crispy fried and yummy!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    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.

    2
    Done

    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.

    3
    Done

    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.

    4
    Done

    Remove Toothpicks from the Chimichangas and Serve Immediately With Pre-Made Enchilada Sauce or Salsa Drizzled Over Top and a Sprinkling of Cheese.

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