Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce
Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce bring juicy, spice-kissed chicken together with a velvety beer-infused cheddar topping for a bold pub-style bite. The smoky paprika, chili, and red pepper flakes deliver a warm kick that’s balanced by the rich, tangy cheese sauce. Ideal for game day, casual cookouts, or a weekend dinner when you want something hearty and fun.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the beer, paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and garlic cloves into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, coat it with the marinade, press out the excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Grill the chicken on the prepared grill until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the mixture turns golden and forms a smooth paste. Pour in the half and half and beer; stir until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, and ground mustard.
- 5
Toast the hamburger buns on the grill until they have grill marks, about 2 minutes. Add your preferred toppings, spoon the cheese sauce on top, and serve immediately.
- Calories 822.75 kcal High 41%
- Protein 71.19 g Good Source 142%
- Carbohydrate 48.57 g 18%
- Total Fat 34.3 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 18.89 g High 94%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 221.53 mg High 74%
- Sodium 754.25 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.46 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.85 g --
- Added Sugars 2.78 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 534.37 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 71.8 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 30.58 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 10.79 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer Cheddar Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 822.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Dry Mustard, Flour Tortilla. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 822.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce healthy?
- Fiery Chicken Burgers with Creamy Beer-Cheddar Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 822.75 calories and 71.19 g of protein, or 142% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 754.25 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 18.89 g (94% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.78 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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