Crispy Spicy Mexican Chicken Chimichangas Made Easy at Home
Learn how to make deliciously crispy and spicy Mexican chicken chimichangas right at home with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 chimichangas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Place a generous amount of the mixture in the center of each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can brush the chimichangas with oil before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Spicy Mexican Chicken Chimichangas