Emeril's Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

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Emeril's Chicken Chimichangas
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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 450.57 Kcal (1886 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.92g 35%
Cholesterol 64.59mg 22%
Sodium 1009.34mg 42%
Potassium 334.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 37.19g 12%
Sugars 0.97g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 7%
Protein 24.09g 48%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 257.1mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 270.45 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.76g 35%
Cholesterol 38.77mg 22%
Sodium 605.85mg 42%
Potassium 201.01mg 7%
Total Carbs 22.32g 12%
Sugars 0.58g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 7%
Protein 14.46g 48%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 12%
Calcium 154.3mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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