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Takeout-style chicken chimichanga plate at home
A typical takeout chicken chimichanga plate next to the home build, per person: protein, calories and cost. The takeout side is an estimate with its source below; the home side is computed from the recipe.
Chicken chimichanga plate
At home: Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas, one serving
| Per person | Your orderestimate | At homeper serving |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g | 58 g |
| Calories | 580 | 580 |
| Cost | what you paid | about $3.01 |
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Takeout side: USDA FNDDS survey data for chicken chimichanga, side of mexican rice and side of refried beans. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
At home: computed from USDA FoodData Central, per person. Home cost at US average prices (September 2026); your store will differ.
How the takeout side is estimated
Takeout restaurants don't publish one standard recipe, so we estimate a typical portion. Where the USDA's What We Eat in America survey database (FNDDS) has the dish, we use its per-100 g values and a stated portion. Where it doesn't, we write a restaurant-style recipe with its portion assumptions and compute it with the same engine as the home build. More on the method
Chicken chimichanga
190 g · about 580 kcal · 24 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Chimichanga, chicken”, food code 58104530 (FDC ID 2708589).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Chimichanga, chicken" (58104530): 1 item, any size = 190 g × 1; one chimichanga. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
Side of Mexican rice
182 g · about 340 kcal · 6 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Spanish rice, from restaurant”, food code 58163405 (FDC ID 2709084).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Spanish rice, from restaurant" (58163405): 1 cup = 243 g × 0.75; restaurant Spanish rice; house assumption: one side = 3/4 cup. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
Side of refried beans
130 g · about 230 kcal · 9 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Refried beans, from fast food / restaurant”, food code 41205017 (FDC ID 2707397).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Refried beans, from fast food / restaurant" (41205017): 1 cup = 260 g × 0.5; restaurant refried beans; house assumption: one side = 1/2 cup. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
The home build
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $3.01. Your store will differ.
Ingredients
Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas · makes 4 chimichangas
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack
- 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
- cooking spray
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
First steps
Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
Cover the chicken with water in a pot, bring to a simmer and poach 12 minutes until 165°F.
Meanwhile, warm the tortillas so they fold without cracking and mash the beans lightly with a fork.
3 more steps in the app, with cook mode and timers (Short Order Pro).
Questions
How much protein is in a takeout chicken chimichanga plate?
About 24 g for a typical restaurant portion, estimated from USDA FNDDS “Chimichanga, chicken”, USDA FNDDS “Spanish rice, from restaurant” and USDA FNDDS “Refried beans, from fast food / restaurant”. Restaurants vary. The home build has about 58 g per serving.
How many calories are in a takeout chicken chimichanga plate?
About 580 kcal for a typical restaurant portion (estimate). The home build (Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas) is about 580 kcal per serving, about the same.
What does a home chicken chimichanga plate cost?
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $3.01. We don't list restaurant prices; type what you paid above to compare.
Is this a restaurant's recipe?
No. It's a home dish in the same style, written for a home kitchen. We don't use any restaurant's recipe or nutrition numbers, and the order name is generic.
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