Pollo / Chicken

Chimichangas de Pollo
Chicken-filled, Fried Tortillas

1 3 1/2 pound whole chicken
1/4 teaspoon crushed leaf oregano
6 cups water
1 medium onion, studded with basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed leaf basil
2 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 stalks celery
8 Four Tortillas, warmed**
2 large whole garlic cloves, peeled
Shortening
2 cups sour cream (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 cup Guacamole***(optional)
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Shredded lettuce (optional)
1 large tomato, cored and diced
Tomato wedges (optional)
1 jalapeño chile*
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Place the chicken, water, onion,
celery, 2 garlic cloves,
and bay leaf in a medium-sized stewing pot.
Cook chicken at medium heat
for approximately 1 1/2 hours,
or until the chicken is tender.
Allow chicken to cool,
remove meat from bones, and chop.
Broth from chicken may be
reserved for future use.
Place shortening, sliced onion,
and 1 minced garlic clove
in a medium-sized skillet and sauté mixture
at medium heat until onion is tender.
Add the chopped chicken, tomato, jalapeño chile,
and remaining seasonings and simmer
at low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Place approximately 1/2 cup of
chicken mixture horizontally
across the bottom half of each tortilla.
Do not extend the mixture beyond 1 1/2 inches
at the sides and bottom.
Fold the sides in over the filling and roll
the tortilla jellyroll style.
Secure each roll with a toothpick.
Heat 2-inches of shortening in a heavy pan
at medium-high heat.
Fry each rolled tortilla in hot shortening until
crisp and lightly browned.
Drain on absorbent towels.
Assemble the chimichangas by placing each
rolled tortilla on a plate
and garnish with 1/4 cup of sour cream,
2 tablespoons of guacamole,
1/3 cup of cheddar cheese,
lettuce, and tomato wedges.

* Varied amounts may be used.
Chopped green chile may be substituted.
** Thin, commercial flour tortillas are easier to roll.
Tortillas must be warmed in order
to roll them without tearing.

Flour Tortilla Recipe
and
Guacamole

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