Chicken Chili Cheesecake Recipes

GREEN CHILE CHEESECAKE WITH PAPAYA SALSA WILSON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Make crust:
• Melt butter and in a bowl stir together with cornmeal and water. Press mixture onto bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
• Make filling:
• Roast and peel chiles and cut off tops. Discard seeds and ribs and finely chop chiles. In a food processor blend sour cream and eggs. Add cream cheese and butter and blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in chiles, cheeses, dill, cilantro, and salt to taste. Pour filling over crust and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until center is just set. Cool cheesecake completely in pan on a rack.
• Make salsa:
• Peel and seed papaya and coarsely chop (you will have about 1 cup). Mince garlic. In a bowl stir together papaya, garlic, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve cheesecake with salsa.

CHILI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the honey, sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. Set aside a small dish of the marinade for basting. Place chicken drumsticks into the bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange drumsticks on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Baste frequently with the reserved sauce during the last 5 minutes.

CHICKEN CHILI CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine the tortilla chips and butter. Press on the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan, or deep dish pie pan Set aside Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, salt and minced green onions. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the chicken, chiles and Monterey Jack cheese. Carefully pour the remaining cream cheese mixture on top. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes; reduce the heat to 300F, and bake for an additional hour or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Combine the sour cream and seasoned salt. Spread evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours. Just before serving, top with granishes and serve with picante sauce.