CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS RECIPES

Steps:

• For the pico de gallo: In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
• For the chimichangas: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and drained chiles. Mix well to incorporate.
• On a work surface, working with one at a time, place one-quarter of the chicken mixture (almost 3/4 cuonto the bottom third of a tortilla. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Lift the edge nearest you and wrap it around the filling. Fold the left and right sides in toward the center and continue to roll into a tight cylinder. Set aside, seam side down, and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
• Lightly spray all sides of the chimichangas with oil. Place 2 of the chimichangas seam side down in the air fryer basket. (Make sure each chimichanga is tightly wrapped and seam side down in the basket or it will open during cooking.) Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. (For a toaster oven–style air fryer, cook at 350°F; the timing remains the same.) Repeat with the remaining chimichangas.
• To serve: Place 3/4 cup shredded lettuce on each plate. Place a chimichanga on top, along with 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 ounce avocado. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
• Baked Method

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, cheese, salsa verde, diced chilies, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• Place about 1/2 cup of the filling on the bottom 1/3 of a tortilla. Wrap the tortilla around the filling, folding the edges in towards the center as you roll. Place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the chimichangas with cooking spray.
• Add 2-3 chimichangas to the air fryer, seam side down. Cook for about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until crisp and golden brown. Repeat with remaining chimichangas.
• Serve with lettuce, avocado, salsa, sour cream, etc. and other favorite taco toppings.