Especials del Sudoeste
Southwest Specialties

1-3 1/2 pound whole chicken
1/4 teaspoon crushed leaf oregano
6 cups water
1 medium onion
1/4 teaspoon crushed 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 jelly-roll 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.