Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Deliciously satisfying quesadillas that blend sweet hot honey and smoky barbecue flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup hot honey or adjust to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend of your choice)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- to taste Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish) for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and hot honey until all the chicken is well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sauté the sliced red onion and bell peppers in the skillet until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
Cooking
- Lay one tortilla flat on the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over one half of the tortilla.
- Spoon a generous portion of the chicken mixture over the cheese, followed by some sautéed vegetables.
- Sprinkle more cheese on top of the filling.
- Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, pressing gently to seal it.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Once cooked, slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
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Notes
Serve hot with various dips such as sour cream, guacamole, or an extra drizzle of hot honey or barbecue sauce. Pair with sides like a simple green salad or crispy tortilla chips for added crunch.