Crispy Chicken Chimichangas | How to Make Them Golden and Perfectly Fried

Inspired by Greg of Ballistic BBQ’s Chicken Smashburgers where he ground up chicken thighs, along with the skin to make his patties, we present to you, Crispy Chicken Chimichangas! Find our recipes and more on our website: https://galleyofthesun.com Check out our Patreon Page @: https://patreon.com/GalleyoftheSun Our favorite food items, equipment and what we use to film our episodes can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/shop/galleyofthesun Things to know: Is a chimichanga just a deep-fried burrito? Yes, a chimichanga is essentially a deep-fried burrito, often originating from an accidental drop in a fryer, making it crispy on the outside and filled with typical burrito ingredients like meat, beans, and cheese. While burritos are usually served wrapped and handheld, chimichangas are typically plated, often topped with sauces, guacamole, and sour cream, and eaten with a fork. Where was the chimichanga invented? The chimichanga was invented in Tucson, Arizona, most famously at the El Charro Café, where founder Monica Flin accidentally dropped a burrito into a deep fryer in the 1920s, exclaiming "chimichanga" (a mild curse word substitute) instead of a swear word. While other Arizona restaurants like Macayo's have similar claims, El Charro is widely recognized as the birthplace of this deep-fried burrito. Does Mexico have chimichangas? Chimichangas are a beloved staple of Southwestern cuisine in the United States, but they also have deep roots in northern Mexico. Known locally as chivichangas or changas bichis, these crispy delights are a regional specialty in Sonora. Is chimichanga a cuss word? No, chimichanga is not a bad word; it's the name of a popular deep-fried burrito dish, but its origin story involves a near-curse, as it's thought to be a playful substitute for a Spanish swear word ("chingada") when a cook accidentally dropped a burrito in a fryer. While the word itself is innocent and means "thingamajig," its root is related to a vulgar term, making it a fun, slightly cheeky name for a food item, not an insult. What is a good filling for chimichangas? Since chimichangas are deep-fried burritos, they can be filled with just about any traditional burrito filling, including braised pork or steak, rice, beans, cheese, and/or an array of salsas. Ingredients 4-6 bone in, skin on chicken thighs vegetable oil for frying https://amzn.to/3BKvhmv large tortillas 1/4 cup flour and just enough water to form a paste Cholula Cremosa Sauce, Chipotle https://amzn.to/4dzclp9 Cholula Cremosa Sauce, Cilantro Lime https://amzn.to/3FIl4Jq shredded cheddar cheese For the full recipe, visit our website: https://galleyofthesun.com/crispy-chicken-chimichangas/ Equipment used: Lodge 13.25” Cast Iron Skillet: https://amzn.to/3VWhvEh ThermoPro TP510 Waterproof Digital Candy Thermometer with Pot Clip: https://amzn.to/47m0QAC Hestan - OvenBond Collection - Tri-ply 4-Piece Sheet Pan & Rack Set: https://amzn.to/4cCAye5 Credits: Filming Equipment: GoPro 13: https://amzn.to/49e0tGV DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case): https://amzn.to/4iZpmL5 Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: https://amzn.to/4g95T8t 74"-Camera-Tripod, Gray Professional Aluminum Tripod Stand for Mirrorless Camera/DSLR/Cell Phone/Camcorder/GoPro: https://amzn.to/3VcvS6U KYY Portable Monitor 15.6inch 1080P FHD USB-C, HDMI Computer Display HDR IPS Gaming Monitor: https://amzn.to/3CPIXwI Edited with DaVinci Resolve Studio 20.3.1 Music courtesy YouTube Studio: Classic Mariachi - Jimena Contreras Sound effects courtesy Freesound.org End Title graphics courtesy of our awesome friends from Rhubarb & Cod https://www.youtube.com/c/rhubarbandcod/null Social Media: Visit us on Twitter: @galleyofthe Visit us on Facebook: GalleyoftheSun Visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/galley-of-the-sun For business inquiries, email us: galleyofthesun@gmail.com DISCLOSURE: When we link to products and services, those links may be customized affiliate links. If you click on any of those affiliate links and make a purchase within a certain time frame, We’ll earn a small commission. The commission is paid by the retailers. Here’s an example: If we link to our favorite vegetable peeler, and you click on that link and complete a purchase within the next 24 hours, we may receive a commission somewhere between 1 to 10 percent of your total order. We are careful to link to products and retailers that we use ourselves and recommend. These affiliate programs use cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales. Money earned keeps Galley of the Sun running and allows us to do what we love. Thank you for your support. SELECT AFFILIATE PROGRAM DETAILS: We are currently members of affiliate programs with Amazon and Dalstrong. We are eligible to earn from qualifying purchases.