Chipotle Chicken Chimichanga Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA

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).

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chipotle chile pepper and ancho chile pepper in a bowl; pour in water. Cover bowl and let sit until peppers are softened, at least 10 to 12 hours. Drain water and remove seeds from peppers.
• Blend chile peppers, red onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a blender until a coarse paste forms; add olive oil and blend until marinade is smooth.
• Pound chicken thighs flat with a meat mallet and trim excess skin. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Turn chicken several times to coat. Seal bag and marinate at least 8 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill with top and bottom plates for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA

Steps:

• Heat some oil in a frying pan.
• Add onion and cook until soft.
• Add garlic, cumin, allspice and chilli powder, and cook a further 30 seconds.
• Turn the heat to high.
• Add chicken mince and cook until browned.
• Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir through coriander and set aside.
• Place mixture down the centre of the tortillas.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Tuck in the sides of the tortillas and roll up.
• Heat some extra oil in a frying pan.
• Place burrito seam side down.
• Cook on low heat until crisp.
• Cook by turning the burrito, until all sides are crisp.
• Serve with salsa, avocado and cream.
• Tip: You can use a 35g pack of taco seasoning instead of the spices.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add the chicken thigh fillets and fry for 6-8 mins each side until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add another tbsp oil to the pan, then the onion and red pepper and cook until softened, about 5 mins.
• Shred or cut chicken into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cooked onions and peppers, chillies, cheese and spices, season and mix well.
• Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan for a few seconds on each side to make them a little more pliable, or heat in a microwave. Spoon a layer of the beans, if using, into the centre of each tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Repeat so all the wraps and filling are used up.
• Roll-up the chimichangas - fold the bottom over the filling, fold the sides in, then roll away from you so all the filling is sealed in.
• To bake, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the chimichangas on an oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with more oil. Bake until golden, about 20-25 mins. Or to fry them, heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the 60ml oil to the pan and place the chimichangas seam-side down. Turn gently every few seconds until lightly golden on all sides and the filling has heated through.
• While they cook, warm the enchilada sauce in a small pan, then spoon some enchilada sauce on a plate, lay the chimichanga on top, and top with soured cream, a little more cheese and some coriander.Nutrition (fried):Kcal 425; fat 24g; saturates 6g; carbs 27g; sugars 5g; fibre 3g; protein 23g; salt 1.85g