CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA

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Chicken seasoned in chipotle adobe and other herbs, with Basamati lime cilantro rice, yellow corn and black beans cooked in lemon juice and cilantro. All stuffed into a tortilla shell with cheese and sour cream, then grilled into a chimichanga. I have also used turkey meat as well as grilled flank steak and its all fun to play with.

Provided by Mardimus

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 5 chimichangas, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup basmati rice
6 -8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 cup cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons sour cream (optional for each chimichanga)
1 avocado, sliced (optional for each chimichanga)
4 tortillas (jumbo or burrito size)
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup black beans (whole)
1 lemon
2 limes
2 tablespoons butter (opional)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon flour (for tortilla shell glue)
1/4 cup water (for tortilla shell glue)

Steps:

  • rinse basamati rice in cold water and drain.
  • soak basamati rice in water for ten minutes.
  • drain rice and place in low heat skillet.
  • add 1/2 cup of minced fresh cilantro, 1 squeezed lime juice and 1/2 squeezed lemon juice to the rice in the skillet.
  • add salt and sugar and cook rice on low level heat till aromatic.
  • place rice with two cups of water in rice cooker or in sauce pan covered for 13 minutes or desired cook time.
  • cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
  • in a small mixing owl whisk together minced chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder, 1 whole lime juice, 3 tbs of minced cilantro and chicken broth.
  • sautee garlic on medium heat till brown and then add bowl of chicken broth and seasonings.
  • cook for 5 minutes.
  • next add chicken and cook for about 8 minutes (no pink in center of chicken pieces) or until all broth has been evaporated.
  • mix beans and corn with 2 tbs of cilantro and the rest of the lemon juice in small bowl and add to the chicken mixture in the skillet.
  • cook for 3-5 minutes or until all liquid has been evaporated.
  • place tortilla shells in between two damp paper towels and microwave for 20 seconds.
  • place warm tortilla on plate and add 4-5 tbs of cooked basamati seasoned rice, 1 scoop of chicken/corn/beans mixture, top with cheese, avocado and or sour cream.
  • in a small bowl mix together water and flour (very runny/liquid) and wet the ends of the tortilla shell (I use a basting brush).
  • fold the sides of the tortilla over in a wrapping form.
  • fold corners in and then the ends over the end so that all flaps are on the same side as the first fold.
  • heat skillet with butter on medium heat and carefully slide filled tortilla shell with folds and flaps down onto the heated skillet.
  • let stand for 2 minutes and then check to see if all the seams have been glued together.
  • flip and cook another two minutes.
  • top with your choice of salsa (i use peach pineapple or a mango pineapple).

aleiya pope
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These chimichangas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.


Bipel Khadka
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I used a store-bought chipotle sauce and the chimichangas turned out great. I'm sure they would be even better with a homemade sauce.


Juan grabiel Salinas curiel
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These chimichangas were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


musa ben
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I used a mild chipotle sauce. The chimichangas were still flavorful and delicious.


Jada Tea
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken in these chimichangas. They were still delicious!


Sha Our
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These chimichangas were so good, I ate two of them! I will definitely be making them again.


Robert Ybarra
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I've never made chimichangas before, but this recipe was easy to follow and they turned out great!


Zwelethu Myemane
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I made these chimichangas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


adri muller
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These chimichangas were delicious! I especially loved the crispy tortilla and the creamy avocado sauce.


Erick Kalisa
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I'm not a big fan of chipotle sauce, but I still enjoyed these chimichangas. The chicken was juicy and flavorful.


Malik Farooq
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These chimichangas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


MOKGANYA NNDELENI MASHAMBA
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I had a hard time finding chipotle sauce, but I finally found it at a local Mexican grocery store. The chimichangas were worth the effort though!


Ahmed Gemechu
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The chimichangas were a little too greasy for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


EMMA WATIRI
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I wasn't sure how the chipotle sauce would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was the perfect amount of heat and flavor.


Rukayatu Sumani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chipotle sauce is the perfect balance of smoky and spicy.


Mohammad Amal
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These chimichangas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time and they turned out great.


Jennifer Jeanson
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I love this recipe! The chimichangas are always crispy and delicious. I like to serve them with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.


Fayomi Favour
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This chicken chimichanga recipe was a hit with my family! The chipotle sauce gave it a nice smoky flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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