Mrs Pants's Healthy Chimachangas
Mrs Pants, inspired by Shrek Forever After (see below) redesigned the chimachangas I made a while back and not only got them healthier (about 6 fat points each from about 30) but actually made them taste nice too. Serves 4.
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Stuff what goes in
2 skinless, boneless chicken fillets
1 chipotle chili, seeded
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
300g drained, canned tomatillos
400g cooked pinto beans
8 tortillas
salt & ground black pepper
oil (optional, for frying chimachangas)
Make food work now
1. Put the chicken breasts in a large saucepan, pour over water to cover and add the chili. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 mins or until the chicken is cooked through and the chili has softened. Remove the chili and chop it finely. Lift the chicken breasts out of the pan and put them on a plate. Leave to cool slightly then shred with two forks.
2. Fry the onions in the oil until translucent, then add the garlic, ground spices and chili, cooking for another three minutes. Add the tomatillos and pinto beans. Cook over a moderate heat for 5 mins, stiring constantly to break up the tomatillos and some of the beans. Simmer gently for another 5 mins. Add the chicken and seasoning.
3. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for a minute.
4. Spoon 1/8 of the filling into the centre of each tortilla, fold in both sides, then for the top and bottom to form a neat parcel. Secure with cocktail sticks or tiny ninja swords.
5. Place on a baking tray and place in the oven for about 15 mins, turning half way through. Mrs pants had hers on 180 in a fan assist. Alternatively fry them. I did this and fucked it right up.
Sprog liked them.
