Grilled Chicken With Chili Cream Sauce Recipe

Fire up the grill for this vibrant summer recipe! Juicy grilled chicken is smothered in a creamy, spicy chili sauce – a flavor explosion that's perfect alongside roasted corn and grilled potatoes. This 1991 Bon Appétit classic is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Don't forget the margaritas!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 471.9 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken With Chili Cream Sauce

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How to Make Grilled Chicken With Chili Cream Sauce

  1. Char 4-6 small chiles (such as serrano or jalapeño) directly on the grill, over a gas flame, or under a broiler until blackened on all sides. (About 5-7 minutes)
  2. Place chiles in a paper bag for 10 minutes to steam. Once cool enough to handle, peel, seed, and finely chop the chiles.
  3. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the chopped chiles, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Cook over medium-high heat.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Season 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Grill or broil the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  6. While the chicken cooks, add 1 medium tomato (diced) to the cream sauce. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity if needed.
  7. To serve, spoon the chili cream sauce generously over the grilled chicken. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

87g

Carbs

1g

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