When it comes to sauces, this Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce recipe has everything you could want: it’s tasty, simple to create, and complements any dish. Tacos, fajitas, or just a big bowl of tortilla chips with this Boom Boom Sauce? Yes, please!
As everyone knows, Chuy’s serves up some of the finest Tex-Mex in town. Fajitas, chips and queso, and chicken enchiladas are just a few examples of the scrumptious and fiery fare that has made the restaurant famous. But the formula for Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce is what really separates Chuy’s from the competition.
Anyone who wants to try this famous dish can do so immediately by following our recipe. What’s stopping you from giving it a shot right now?
What is Boom Boom Sauce at Chuy’s?
It’s one of Chuy’s famous sauces and goes with everything. The ingredients for Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce include melted cheese, tomatillos, green onions, cilantro from New Mexico, and roasted green chiles. This sauce has a lot of flavors and is perfect for topping homemade enchiladas.
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What does it taste like?
Boom boom sauce is a somewhat sweet and spicy mayonnaise-based sauce with a hint of tang, made by combining ketchup and chili sauce with mayonnaise. This sauce is so simple to make yet it tastes like you spent hours on it. Use it as a dipping sauce for your favorite appetizer: french fries, sweet potato fries, breaded shrimp, etc.
How was I first introduced to Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce?
During a friend’s Midwest BBQ, I was introduced to Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauces for the first time. She made it for us to dip our nachos in, and I was instantly hooked. The sauce had a great balance of sweet and spicy flavors that perfectly complemented the salty chips.
Since then, it has become my go-to condiment for tacos, grilled veggies, quesadillas – basically anything that needs additional flavor!
How Do You Make Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce?
Here’s a quick rundown of the steps required to create the same simple and tasty Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce. Try it out right now!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup roasted hot hatch chiles
- 1 tomatillo
- 1 stalk green onions, white parts removed and finely chopped
- 1½ cups shredded “extra melt” American Cheese
- ½ Jalapeno pepper, roasted
- 2 Serrano peppers, roasted
- ½ bunch of cilantro stems removed and finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste (I used 1 tsp each)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Directions
Step 1
Use running water to scrub the two tomatillos thoroughly. Use a knife to prick several holes in them. Put them in a sealed Ziploc bag and microwave on high for two to three minutes.
Step 2
Add chicken stock to a big pot and boil it over medium heat for a few minutes.
Step 3
Put in the garlic and peppers and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the peppers are soft.
Step 4
Warm the soup while you combine the cilantro, delicate tomatillos, and green chile in the pot.
Step 5
Combine all ingredients and process using a high-speed blender until a homogeneous paste develops. Put everything back in the saucepan and heat it up.
Step 6
Add more water or apple cider vinegar until you get the ideal consistency for your sauce.
Step 7
To make it thicker, sprinkle a tiny amount of flour over the blender’s contents while it’s running.
Step 8
For those who can eat gluten, try thickening the sauce with cornstarch and water.
Step 9
Add the American cheese and stir until it melts.
Step 10
When serving enchiladas, serve them warm or store them in the fridge in an airtight container for later.
Nutrition Facts
The Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce recipe contains:
123.23 calories
5.93 grams of carbohydrate
8.37 grams of fat
6.53 grams of protein
4.75 grams of saturated fat
0.97 grams of fiber
2.53 grams of sugar per serving
Chuy’S Boom Boom Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 microwave
Ingredients
Broth and Base:
- 1/2 cup of rich chicken broth
Spicy Elements:
- 3/4 cup of roasted hot hatch chiles
- 1 roasted tomatillo
- 1/2 roasted jalapeño pepper
- 2 roasted serrano peppers
Aromatics:
- 1 stalk of green onions white parts removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro stems removed and finely chopped
Cheesy Goodness:
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded “extra melt” American cheese
Seasonings:
- Salt and pepper to taste (approximately 1 teaspoon each)
Citrus Kick:
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
Instructions
- Use running water to scrub the two tomatillos thoroughly. Use a knife to prick several holes in them. Put them in a sealed Ziploc bag and microwave on high for two to three minutes.
- Add chicken stock to a big pot and boil it over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Put in the garlic and peppers and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the peppers are soft.
- Warm the soup while you combine the cilantro, delicate tomatillos, and green chile in the pot.
- Combine all ingredients and process using a high-speed blender until a homogeneous paste develops. Put everything back in the saucepan and heat it up.
- Add more water or apple cider vinegar until you get the ideal consistency for your sauce.
- To make it thicker, sprinkle a tiny amount of flour over the blender’s contents while it’s running.
- For those who can eat gluten, try thickening the sauce with cornstarch and water.
- Add the American cheese and stir until it melts.
- When serving enchiladas, serve them warm or store them in the fridge in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Salsa verde can stand in for the tomatillos, onions, and poblano peppers called for in the recipe if you don’t have them or don’t have time to make them. There’s no need for more than a single cup of the green stuff.
- You may use Chuy’s boom boom sauce on whatever you want, from chips to enchiladas. It’s not as hot as it sounds like it would be. Despite the little heat of the red pepper flakes, it’s on the mild side.
- Vegetarians may enjoy Chuy’s boom boom sauce since it is meatless. Feel free to indulge in our distinctive sauce’s rich flavor without regret.
- Use green chili peppers from a can or fresh Anaheim peppers to save time. Green chili paste is optional; serrano peppers or jalapenos may be used instead.
Tips
- Salsa verde can stand in for the tomatillos, onions, and poblano peppers called for in the recipe if you don’t have them or don’t have time to make them. There’s no need for more than a single cup of the green stuff.
- You may use Chuy’s boom boom sauce on whatever you want, from chips to enchiladas. It’s not as hot as it sounds like it would be. Despite the little heat of the red pepper flakes, it’s on the mild side.
- Vegetarians may enjoy Chuy’s boom boom sauce since it is meatless. Feel free to indulge in our distinctive sauce’s rich flavor without regret.
- Use green chili peppers from a can or fresh Anaheim peppers to save time. Green chili paste is optional; serrano peppers or jalapenos may be used instead.
What Can you Serve with Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce?
In addition to being delicious, Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce has several uses. Sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and even salad dressings may all benefit from its addition. You can use it as a dip for tortilla chips or to complement spicy greens as an appetizer.
How to store Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce?
Once you’ve used the sauce for your dish, keep any extra in an airtight jar in the fridge for later use.
The sauce may be stored for 7 days in the refrigerator; however, if you are not going to use it within that time frame, it is best to freeze it.
Can a Pregnant Woman eat this?
Chuy’s Boom Boom sauce is safe for pregnant women to consume if it is prepared with appropriate ingredients and kept correctly. Before consuming anything very spicy, you should talk to your doctor or midwife.
FAQs
Is spicy mayo healthy?
Even spicy mayo is bad for you. One tablespoon of spicy mayo provides eight grams of fat, or around 13% of the daily recommended consumption, as does regular mayo, as noted by Taub-Dix.
What is the difference between Yum Yum Sauce and Boom Boom Sauce?
I wondered whether Boom Boom Sauce was the same as Yum Yum Sauce. While both sauces have comparable components, the chili sauce in Boom Boom Sauce gives them a much hotter flavor. Sugar is also a major contributor to the sauce’s sweet flavor.
How Long Does Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce Last?
If you’re going to refrigerate this homemade Chuy’s boom boom sauce, use it within seven days.
Conclusion
You can’t go wrong with Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce. It’s simple to prepare and requires few ingredients. Thank you for taking the time to read this tutorial on preparing Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce! We hope that the information was useful to you.
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Dr. Leah Alexander, M.D., is a board-certified Pediatrician in New Jersey and has been working at Elizabeth Pediatric Group of New Jersey since 2000.
She also has a passion for culinary arts that extends beyond the medical realm. After completing culinary school at the French Culinary Institute, she started Global Palate, LLC, a catering firm, in 2007. She ran her own six-year-old catering company and served small group parties as an owner and executive chef.