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Spicy Cheesy Chicken

Crunchy Air Fried chicken smothered in a Fiery Cheesy pepper sauce. Serve this spicy cheesy chicken over rice to make any spicy spice food lover happy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinate Chicken20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Chicken, Spicy
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breast 1 ½ Pounds Chicken

Spice Mix

  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon White Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano

Marinade mix

  • ¾ Cup Cornstarch
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder

Cheesy Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • ½ Cup Green Chilies
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • ½ Cup Greek Fat-Free Yogurt
  • ½ Cup Lite Sour Cream
  • ¾ Cup Monterey Jack Cheese
  • ¾ Cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Corn Starch
  • Cooking Spray I like to use Butter or Olive Oil spray

Instructions

  • Cut Chicken into bite-size pieces
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Spice Mix

  • Mix together all Spices that make up the spice mix.
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  • Mix Spices into Chicken
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  • Set Chicken aside for 10 minutes (at this point the Chicken can be refrigerated overnight)
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Marinade

  • Separate Egg white from Yolk
    Stir Egg White over Chicken
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  • Sprinkle the Cornstarch over the Chicken mixture and stir to coat the chicken
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  • Marinade for 10 minutes
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Air Fry

  • Lightly spray the air fryer with cooking spray
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  • Place marinated chicken in Air Fryer
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  • Spray Chicken with cooking spray
    Air Fry Chicken for 8 minutes at 375°
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  • Flip Chicken pieces and spray with cooking spray
    Air Fry Chicken for 8 minutes at 375°

Making the Sauce

  • Chop Onions
    Slice Garlic (or mince)
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  • Chop Red Pepper
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  • Chop Green Pepper
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  • Chop Jalapenos
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  • While the chicken is cooking in the air fryer start the sauce
    Heat 1 Tablespoon Oil in a large pan
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  • Saute Onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt until the onions start to get soft. About 3 - 4 minutes
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  • Add Green and Red Peppers Saute with Onion/Garlic for 2 minutes
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  • Add Bay Leaf, Jalapeno, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Saute for 1 minute
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  • Stir in Chicken Broth
    Bring to a Boil
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  • Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water.
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  • Stir Cornstarch into Sauce
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  • Add Chicken from Air Fryer to the Sauce
    Bring back to Boil
    Simmer for 10 minutes
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  • Remove Bay Leaf
    Add Green Chilies to the mixture and stir
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  • Slowly stir in Sour Cream and Yogurt
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  • Stir until combined
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  • Gently stir in Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese
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  • Remove the pan from the heat
    Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted
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  • Serve with Rice or Cauliflower Rice
    Enjoy!!!!
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Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1347mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1369IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1mg