CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS
My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! A delicious crispy burrito served topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook chicken breasts in frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
- Add refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions to a mix bowl and mix to combine.
- Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold opposite sides over filling and roll up like a burrito.
- For baked chimichangas, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- For pan fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to skillet and place chimichangas seam side down. Turn lightly every 2-30 seconds until lightly golden on all sides.
- Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 557 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN PAN FRIED CHICKEN
The cornmeal crust makes a crunchy coating. It is a great alternative to the same old boring boneless/skinless chicken routine.
Provided by Grooved Pavement
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour buttermilk into shallow dish. Combine cornmeal, chili powder, and salt in separate shallow dish. Place chicken in buttermilk and turn to coat. Place chicken in cornmeal mixture and turn to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chicken breasts; sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
- Serve with Salsa Verde (or your favorite salsa) spooned on top of the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 814.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.1
EASY MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN
Great with Mexican rice and fried beans with cheese melted on top, if desired! Sort of 'On-The-Border Southern Fried Chicken'.
Provided by Barbara Edwards
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a resealable plastic bag combine the chicken, buttermilk and 1 packet of taco seasoning. Seal and shake to mix together. Refrigerate and let marinate overnight.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Mix flour and the other packet of taco seasoning in a shallow dish or plate. Remove chicken from refrigerator and remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade.
- Coat chicken with flour mixture and fry in skillet until cooked through and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1628.7 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN
Make and share this Mexican Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Chicken
Time 12h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl combine sour cream, milk, chili peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken pieces in a bag and set in a shallow dish.
- Pour sour cream mixture over chicken, seal bag.
- Refrigerate overnight, turn bag occasionally.
- Place flour in a shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from sour cream mixture shaking off excess.
- Discard remaining sour cream mixture.
- Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, a few at a time, turning to coat.
- Add oil to a 12-inch heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
- Heat over medium high heat until hot (350F) Reduce heat.
- Carefully add chicken to the skillet. Cook uncovered, over medium heat about 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 F for breast, 180F for thighs and drumsticks), turning occasionally to brown evenly.
- Drain on paper towel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.9, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 200.9, Sodium 640.3, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 49.2
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