Chicken Chili Fries with Cheddar Cheese Sauce … a delicious hot appetizer packed with flavor. Crispy fries meet seasoned chicken pieces and a creamy cheddar sauce for a special dish perfect for family gatherings and evening get-togethers. It can be served as a satisfying meal or a fancy side dish.
Ingredients
– For the Fries:
- Potatoes: 4 medium (cut into fries)
- Vegetable oil: as needed (for frying)
- Salt: to taste
– For the Chicken:
- Chicken breast: 1 pound (cut into small cubes)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin: ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
– For the Cheddar Cheese Sauce:
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 1½ cups
- Cheddar cheese: 2 cups (shredded)
- Garlic powder: ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
– For Garnish:
- Green onions: as desired (chopped)
- Jalapeño peppers: sliced (optional)
- Parsley: as desired (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken until done and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Fry or bake the potatoes until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with a little salt.
- To prepare the cheddar sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour and stir for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until the cheese is completely melted and a thick, creamy sauce forms.
- Arrange the fries on a serving platter.
- Spoon the cooked chicken pieces over the fries.
- Pour the hot cheddar cheese sauce evenly over the entire dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, and sliced jalapeños, if desired.
- Serve the Chicken Chili Fries with Cheddar Cheese Sauce immediately while hot.
