Spicy Grilled Chicken with Homemade Cheddar Sauce

Whipping up some heat tonight with this Spicy Grilled Chicken with Homemade Cheddar Sauce! Perfect balance of spice and creamy goodness!

Whipping up some heat tonight with this Spicy Grilled Chicken with Homemade Cheddar Sauce!  Perfect balance of spice and creamy goodness!

Ingredients:

Chicken:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cheese Sauce:

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Chicken:

Mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Season both sides of the chicken breasts thoroughly.

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.

Remove from heat and let rest.

Cheese Sauce:

Melt butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook until it starts to bubble around the edges.

Gradually add milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.

Heat the mixture until hot enough to melt the cheese but not boiling.

Gradually whisk in the cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.

Stir in paprika, cayenne, and season with salt if needed.

Serve the sauce hot over the grilled chicken.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Kcal: 420 | Servings: 4

Spicy Grilled Chicken with Homemade Cheddar Sauce

Whipping up some heat tonight with this Spicy Grilled Chicken with Homemade Cheddar Sauce!  Perfect balance of spice and creamy goodness!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

Chicken:

  • Mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts thoroughly.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
  • Remove from heat and let rest.

Cheese Sauce:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook until it starts to bubble around the edges.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  • Heat the mixture until hot enough to melt the cheese but not boiling.
  • Gradually whisk in the cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Stir in paprika, cayenne, and season with salt if needed.
  • Serve the sauce hot over the grilled chicken.
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