Friday, December 3, 2021

Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce

This chicken was delicious.  The cheese sauce was also really good to dip chips in!

CHICKEN

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon chili 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

1. Mix together your seasonings and season both sides of the chicken breasts well. 

2. Heat a grill pan over medium to high heat, and grill your chicken until done. (internal temp 165 deg)

3. Set aside.


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, do not use bags!

1. In a medium sized sauce pot, melt your butter over medium heat.

2. Whisk in your flour and cook until it begins to just bubble around the edges.

3. Add in the milk, slowly, whisking to combine as you go.

4. Continue to whik until your mix is heated through.

5. You'll want to check the temp (I use my finger).  You want it to be hot enought to melt the cheese, but not boiling.

6. When the mix is hot, start whisking in your cheese in small amounts at a time until all of the cheese has been mixed in.

7. Once the cheese is melted, stir in your paprika and cayenne pepper.  Season with salt if needed.  Serve hot over the chicken.


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