Creamy Habanero Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter Butter, salted
• 3 tablespoons flour All-purpose flour (enriched, bleached)
• 1 clove garlic , minced Garlic, raw
• 1 habanero pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream Heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons sugar Sugar, granulated
• 1 cup chicken broth Chicken broth
• to taste Salt , to taste (optional) Salt, table

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
2. Slice habanero in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Add half the habanero and the minced garlic to the pan.
3. Sauté 1–2 minutes to release the flavors.
4. Stir in flour and cook an additional 1–2 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and sugar.
5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
6. Reduce heat and stir in chicken broth. Season with salt. Remove habanero before serving.