Crispy Chicken Wraps (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Filling
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1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
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1 to 2 cups of vegetable oil, split up
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2 teaspoons of garlic, minced up fine
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1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
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1/2 tablespoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon oregano flakes
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 small can (4 oz) of diced green chiles
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2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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8 large flour tortillas, warmed up
→ Toppings
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Pico de gallo
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Shredded lettuce
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Guacamole
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Sour cream
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Salsa
# Instructions:
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Add 2 tablespoons of veggie oil to a big skillet on medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook until soft. Sprinkle in cumin, garlic, chili powder, and oregano, stirring for about a minute until it smells amazing. Add the cooked chicken along with salt, pepper, and the green chilies. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring now and then. Set aside when done.
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Pour enough veggie oil into a deep, heavy pan to fill it up 2 inches. Heat the oil on low until it’s nice and hot at 375°F.
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Turn your oven to 375°F and grease a big baking tray with some cooking spray. Leave it aside until you’re ready.
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Warm up the tortillas in a microwave. Put 1/2 cup of the chicken filling in the middle, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese on top, and fold the sides inwards over it. Wrap the bottom edge up and over to make a neat roll with the seam down. Finish all the tortillas like this.
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Hold each rolled tortilla carefully with tongs and place them seam-side down into the heated oil. Keep it steady so it doesn’t unfold. Fry until both sides turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Set them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the oil.
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Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on your greased tray. Spray a bit of oil spray on top of them. Bake in the hot oven for 20–30 minutes until they’re golden and have a crispy texture.
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Eat the chimichangas while they’re warm, adding whatever toppings you love—like guac, salsa, sour cream, lettuce shreds, or pico de gallo.
# Notes:
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Keep the oil at 375°F so everything fries evenly and turns out crispy.
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If you want quick prep, grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken.