One of my favorite recipes at our local Mexican restaurant is the chimichangas. It is an order I’ve made many times before, but literally never attempted to make at home.
Until today!
When I talked to Stephanie about making chimichangas, her first response was, “But we don’t have a deep fryer.” We decided to do a twist on the traditional restaurant chimichangas and do a baked version instead.
The restaurant typically offers a variety of protein options, so in this version, we went with chicken. Not just any chicken though. We chose to cook it with the punch of flavor from adobo peppers in chipotle sauce.
For those that don’t like a little kick of spice, you can add a little bit of honey to the pan while cooking in the kitchen and it will be perfect.
Baked chimichangas at home! Put on a little salsa music and enjoy!
Did You Know
Are chimichangas authentic to Mexico?
The debate over whether chimichangas are authentic to Mexico has been going on for decades, with no clear answer in sight. Some say that chimichangas are a Mexican dish, while others argue that they were invented in the United States.
The first thing to consider when discussing the authenticity of chimichangas is their origin. While there is no definitive answer, most historians agree that chimichangas were likely invented.
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