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    Home > Blog > Appetizers > Baby Chimichangas

    Baby Chimichangas

    by Jenny Park · Published: Jan 27, 2012 · Modified: Aug 5, 2020

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    A plate of baby chimichangas with a bowl of sriracha lime dipping sauce. It’s Friday…yay!  So I know I said that we would be jumping into our Super Bowl fry fest next week, but we got a little excited and couldn’t resist starting a little early….enter baby chimichangas. These little beauties are pretty great; small pockets of fried goodness with a creamy Sriracha-lime dipping sauce. Why are these chimichangas so special? Two reasons: 1) You can actually taste the filling! It’s not just a piece of fried flour tortilla which I’ve often feel I’ve been served when ordering chimichangas. 2) They’re little and cute; and the rule is that the smaller the food is, the more you can eat. Well, that’s my rule as least :)

    These little guys are filled with large chunks of chicken, diced poblanos, fresh corn, sharp cheddar…yea, they’re awesome me thinks. You can make this quick and easy recipe even faster by buying a roasted chicken and shredding it up. Just a thought :) So as everyone gets their menus together for “Binge Eating Day” (lets be serious, most of us care about the food way more then the “big game”) I urge you all to stick these on your menu this year. You won’t regret it…..I promise!
    xx Jenny

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    A plate of baby chimichangas with a bowl of sriracha lime dipping sauce.

    Baby Chimichangas

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 16

      INGREDIENTS  

    filling

    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • ¼ red onion, diced
    • ½ poblano pepper, seeded and diced
    • 1 corn on the cob, kernels removed from cob
    • 2 medium, cooked chicken breasts, shredded
    • ¼ cup prepared salsa (of your choice)
    • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
    • salt and pepper to taste

    assembly

    • 16 (5 inch) flour tortillas
    • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

    sriracha dipping sauce

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
    • 1 lime, zested and juiced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oil to 375°F.
    • Pour olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic, onion and poblano for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add corn kernels and continue to sauté for 3 minutes.
    • Pour mixture over chicken and toss together. Add the prepared salsa and cheese and fold together until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Place a small amount of the filling into the center of each tortilla and fold up like a burrito and place onto a baking sheet, seam side down.
    • Holding the chimichangas together with tongs, carefully place and hold in the oil, for 2 minutes. Gently release the chimichanga from the tongs and continue to fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
    • For sauce: Place the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together until fully incorporated. Serve with hot chimichangas.
    Calories: 146kcal Carbohydrates: 10g Protein: 10g Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 29mg Sodium: 278mg Potassium: 133mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 164IU Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 79mg Iron: 1mg

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    January 27, 2012 / 24 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. KAY HIRT

      August 22, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      I just found your website today. It must be my lucky day! Thanks for sharing your goodies!

      Reply
    2. sabrina

      February 28, 2012 at 11:01 am

      made these for the superbowl, switched out chicken for pulled beef i made in the slow cooker..just to be a little more fatty..they were a huuuge hit, dont think i can eat them for at least another year..but i seriously crave them now. thanks for such an amaazing recipe!! also loove all your photos/styling.

      Reply
    3. Lindsey

      February 08, 2012 at 10:23 pm

      These look incredible! Wish I had seen this before the Super Bowl! Oh well… tomorrow nights dinner perhaps? I think yes! Thanks as always for the delicious inspiration!

      Reply
    4. amanda

      February 08, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      i made these for superbowl and they came out AMAZING… everyone loved them!

      Reply
    5. Tracy

      February 01, 2012 at 8:43 pm

      These look awesome and I was just thinking about making chimichangas. It’s been years and I love them. Bite size is great.

      Reply
    6. Kawai

      January 31, 2012 at 8:35 am

      Total deliciousness and so easy. Thanks for another great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Genie

      January 30, 2012 at 4:17 pm

      I only heard the word “chimichangas” recently. It sounds like a fun party word and rolls off the tongue in such a whimiscal fashion. Baby chimichangas sound like they would be adorable and they are. Your creamy Sriracha-lime dipping sauce sounds like heaven.

      Reply
    8. Jen @ pretty plate

      January 30, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      These look really dangerous!

      : ))

      Jen

      Reply
    9. Christi's Chirps

      January 30, 2012 at 1:08 pm

      These baby chimichangas look AMAZING! What a great idea! And, that sauce! Delish!

      I am always looking for more bite-sized, or hand-held snacks to serve at parties, especially at a party where most people will either be jumping up and down cheering (or screaming) at the television, or mingling with other guests.

      Great post!

      Cheers,

      Christi

      Reply
    10. katie

      January 29, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      yuuuummm, those look so delicious. love your blog.
      cheers!
      katie

      Reply
    11. Anna @ the shady pine

      January 29, 2012 at 2:39 pm

      This would be perfect party or finger food for any gathering. They sound delicious and I know I would go back for more if there was a platter of these in front of me :)

      Reply
    12. Lucy

      January 29, 2012 at 3:42 am

      These have such an awesome name! They sound delicious – I love the combination of flavours.

      Reply
    13. Nicole Franzen

      January 28, 2012 at 6:18 am

      chimis were my all time drunk munchie food through out high school. They were so bloody good.

      Reply
    14. Leah

      January 27, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      I just bought a fresh bottle of Sriracha that is begging to be made into this dipping sauce! For me the Superbowl is all about the dips. Love these!

      Reply
    15. Alaiyo Kiasi

      January 27, 2012 at 4:32 pm

      I’m weak for cuteness. These Baby Chimichangas are not just cute, they’re practical for Superbowl and for kids. What a great idea!

      Reply
    16. Amanda @ Thinly Sliced Cucumber

      January 27, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      I totally agree with you sentiment that “the smaller the food the more you can eat”. I live by this rule when it comes to snacking! These little guys look and sound amazing. And the sauce- oh wow!

      Reply
    17. Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen

      January 27, 2012 at 11:32 am

      EVERYBODY, I had these the other day and they were so effing delicious.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        January 27, 2012 at 1:50 pm

        Haha! Thanks lady :)

        Reply
    18. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

      January 27, 2012 at 11:31 am

      They look fabulous & I love that big serving platter…it’s gorgeous!

      Reply
    19. Heather (Heather's Dish)

      January 27, 2012 at 10:02 am

      Heaven…and I adore the mini size!

      Reply
    20. The Sweet Cupcaker

      January 27, 2012 at 9:18 am

      yum yum yum! i’m a little sad football season will be over so soon and all of the football food will disappear in exchange for bikini weather food but oh well! I’ll just have to eat a ton of these until then!

      Reply
    21. Heidi @foodiecrush

      January 27, 2012 at 8:42 am

      I am totally with you about food dominating the big game. Besides the commercials and occasional wardrobe malfunction I’m okay to keep to the kitchen. I’ve had an obsession lately with frying, another trend I can’t wait to hop on. And siracha dippin’ is mandatory!

      Reply
    22. Megan

      January 27, 2012 at 8:30 am

      Such a good idea! The cupcake of chimichangas.

      Reply
    23. ileana

      January 27, 2012 at 8:14 am

      I love that these are mini!

      Reply

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