- 1-2 lbs of chicken (breast or thighs)
- Taco skillet sauce packet
- burrito sized flour tortillas
- 1 can Black beans or refried beans
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mexican blend)
Sear salted and peppered chicken (2 breasts or 4 thighs) until nicely colored. Add 1 ½ cups of red taco seasoning sauce (we use frontera taco skillet sauce), cover, let it lightly simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove the lid and let the sauce cook down until thickened. Shred the chicken and toss to ensure pieces are evenly coated.
Fill tortillas with shredded chicken, beans, and shredded cheese and roll into a burrito (use less filling than you think until you get an idea of how much to use). A slurry made from 1 tablespoon of flour to 3 tablespoons of water can help glue the burrito closed during frying.
Frying is done in 350 degree vegetable oil, a couple minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve with hot sauce/salsa, sour creme (Mexican crema), and guacamole to taste.
Inspired by https://basicswithbabish.co/basicsepisodes/chimichangas
His video is an excellent tutorial and includes more scratch-made components if you want to up your game.