Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Print Version)
Crispy tortillas filled with sweet, spicy BBQ chicken, melted cheese, sautéed onions, and peppers.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon hot sauce
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1/2 cup sliced red onions
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1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ Assembly
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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4 large flour tortillas
→ Cooking & Serving
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Sour cream, for serving (optional)
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Guacamole, for serving (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
In a bowl, toss shredded cooked chicken with barbecue sauce, honey, and hot sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and chopped bell peppers. Sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
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Place one flour tortilla flat. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half. Top with a portion of the chicken mixture, sautéed vegetables, and fresh cilantro. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
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Heat a clean skillet or griddle to medium. Place filled tortilla onto skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Let quesadilla rest briefly. Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and guacamole if desired. Repeat steps with remaining tortillas and filling.
# Notes:
01 -
Shred chicken finely to ensure even distribution of flavor in each bite.
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Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can save preparation time.