chimichanga

[ chim-ee-chahng-guh; Spanish chee-mee-chahng-gah ]
/ ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃɑŋ gə; Spanish ˌtʃi miˈtʃɑŋ gɑ /

noun, plural chi·mi·chan·gas [chim-ee-chahng-guh z; Spanish chee-mee-chahng-gahs] /ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃɑŋ gəz; Spanish ˌtʃi miˈtʃɑŋ gɑs/. Mexican Cookery.

a crisp, often deep-fried tortilla containing a spicy filling of pork, chicken, etc., usually served as an appetizer with sour cream, green chili sauce, melted cheese, etc.

Origin of chimichanga

< Mexican Spanish (Veracruz, Tabasco) chimichanga, chivichanga trinket, trifle; of unexplained orig.