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Chimichanga

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup hot hatch green chillies, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 large whole wheat tortillas
1 cup habanero jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 avocado, sliced

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1

Prepare the drizzle by mixing chopped onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a bowl.

2

Set the drizzle aside.

3

In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, hot hatch green chillies, minced garlic, salt, pepper, ground cumin, and orange juice; mix well.

4

Add a squeeze of lime juice to the filling mixture and mix again.

5

Lay a whole wheat tortilla flat and place a portion of the filling in the center.

6

Add a slice of habanero jack cheese on top of the filling.

7

Roll the tortilla tightly to form a chimichanga.

8

Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the chimichanga inside, face down.

9

Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through at the 4-minute mark.

10

Prepare a bed of chopped lettuce on the plate.

11

Once cooked, place the chimichanga on the bed of lettuce.

12

Top with Greek yogurt and avocado, and drizzle with the prepared topping.

Equipment Needed

Large skilletMixing bowlPaper towelsTongs

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free
Local Name: chimichanga

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