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Chimichangas Bogus Style

Ever had a chimichangas or know what it is? We if you're a fan of burritos chimichangas may be right up your alley and Kenny's gonna show you how to make'm. Follow Kenny into his kitchen as he prepares his version on the chimichanga. TasteDis
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, sandwich, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed or shredded rotisserie or steak or ground beef, turkey, vegan crumble etc.
  • 1 Tbsp Chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 4-5 small Jalapeño sliced
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Colby Jack/ Gouda
  • Whatever you like!
  • 11/2 Tbsp green onion chopped
  • 11/2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can refried beans
  • 4-6 Burrito size flour tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 3 more Tbsp oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Preheat large pan on a medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil
  2. Add cubed chicken breasts, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and cook until no longer pink (About6-8 minutes)
  3. Add jalapeños, salsa, green onions and cilantro
  4. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes
To Assemble the Chimichangas
  1. Spoon 2 Tbsp refried beans onto your steamed tortilla 2 inches from the edge
  2. Add a thin layer of cheese
  3. Add about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture into the center
  4. Fold in the sides of the tortillas and then roll up the bottom and place seam side down on a baking sheet
Bake option:
  1. Brush tops with olive oil
  2. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown
Fry option:
  1. In a large pan add 2-3 Tbsp oil until glistening
  2. Add chimichangas (seam side down) and brown each side( about minute per side)
  3. Drain
  4. Serve with Sour Cream, Guacamole and more Cilantro!!!

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