Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Avocado Lime Yogurt Sauce

Posted by Manjeri Skincare Team on

Benefits:
Shredded chicken provides lean protein and zinc to support skin renewal and firmness. Avocado adds vitamin E and healthy fats to boost hydration and elasticity. Greek yogurt offers probiotics for gut-skin balance, and lime juice supplies antioxidant-rich vitamin C to brighten the complexion. Baked instead of fried, these chimichangas give you that golden crisp without the inflammatory oils.

Skin Concern: Dryness, loss of firmness, uneven tone

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:
For the Chimichangas:

  • 2 whole wheat or gluten-free burrito-size tortillas

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken

  • 1/4 cup black beans (optional)

  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

  • 1/4 cup grated zucchini (moisture squeezed out)

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (goat cheddar or dairy-free cheese)

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)

For the Avocado Lime Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1/2 ripe avocado

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • Juice of 1/2 lime

  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • 1–2 tbsp water to thin as needed

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, black beans, bell pepper, zucchini, cheese, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon the filling into the center of each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a burrito shape.
  • Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush with olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  • While they bake, blend all sauce ingredients in a small blender or food processor until creamy.
  • Serve chimichangas hot with a generous drizzle of avocado lime sauce.

Shopping Tips:

  • Chicken: Use pasture-raised or leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience and quality.

  • Tortillas: Choose sprouted grain or gluten-free wraps made without hydrogenated oils.

  • Greek Yogurt: Full-fat, plain varieties nourish skin with hydrating, skin-loving fats.

Cooking Tips:

  • Add chopped spinach or kale to the filling for extra fiber and vitamin C.

  • For crispier chimichangas, flip them halfway through baking and brush both sides with oil.

  • Sauce doubles as a great dip for veggie sticks or as a salad dressing.

These chimichangas satisfy your craving for crunch and comfort while feeding your skin everything it needs to glow, no deep fryer required.

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