Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas combine shredded chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey BBQ sauce with sautéed onions and bell peppers, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese all folded inside a crispy, golden flour tortilla. Perfect as a flavorful and satisfying meal or snack with optional sides of sour cream and guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese and Tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Serving
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
- Guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Stir until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onions and chopped bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Lay one large flour tortilla flat. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of the tortilla. Add an even layer of the BBQ chicken mixture on top of the cheese, followed by the sautéed onions and peppers. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the filling.
- Fold the tortilla: Carefully fold the tortilla in half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesadilla: Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted.
- Rest and cut: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and allow it to cool slightly to let the cheese set. Cut into wedges for serving.
- Repeat for remaining tortillas: Repeat the assembly and cooking steps with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve: Serve the warm quesadillas with sour cream and guacamole on the side if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- Use pre-cooked chicken, such as leftover rotisserie, for quick preparation.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if desired.
- Feel free to add other veggies like corn or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- To keep quesadillas warm before serving, place them in a warm oven at low heat.
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