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Easy Crispy Chicken Chimichangas Better Than Takeout

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Crispy chicken chimichangas with tender shredded chicken filling, served with fresh pico de gallo and creamy toppings.

 

Ingredients

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For The Pico de Gallo

  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For The Chimichangas

  • 12 ounces shredded leftover or rotisserie chicken breast
  • Juice of 1/2 navel orange
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (4 oz) can mild diced green chiles, drained
  • 4 low-carb whole wheat tortillas (7- to 8-inches each)
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz total)
  • Olive oil spray
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 4 ounces avocado, from 1 small Hass, diced

Instructions

    1. Combine tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the pico de gallo.
    2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and drained chiles until well incorporated.
    3. Working one at a time, place one-quarter of the chicken mixture on the bottom third of a tortilla and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.
    4. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides and continue rolling into a tight cylinder. Place seam side down.
    5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
    6. Spray all sides of the chimichangas with oil and place 2 at a time in the air fryer basket, seam side down.
    7. Cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
    8. To serve, place 3/4 cup shredded lettuce on each plate, top with a chimichanga, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 ounce diced avocado. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For baking instead of air frying, bake at 425°F on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

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