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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Marinate Chicken20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Chicken, Spicy
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living
- 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
Making the Sauce
Chop OnionsSlice Garlic (or mince) Chop Red Pepper
Chop Green Pepper
Chop Jalapenos
While the chicken is cooking in the air fryer start the sauceHeat 1 Tablespoon Oil in a large pan Saute Onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt until the onions start to get soft. About 3 - 4 minutes
Add Green and Red Peppers Saute with Onion/Garlic for 2 minutes
Add Bay Leaf, Jalapeno, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Saute for 1 minute
Stir in Chicken BrothBring to a Boil Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water.
Stir Cornstarch into Sauce
Add Chicken from Air Fryer to the SauceBring back to BoilSimmer for 10 minutes Remove Bay LeafAdd Green Chilies to the mixture and stir Slowly stir in Sour Cream and Yogurt
Stir until combined
Gently stir in Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese
Remove the pan from the heatContinue to stir until the cheese is completely melted Serve with Rice or Cauliflower RiceEnjoy!!!!
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