Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas
These cheesy hot honey chicken quesadillas combine gooey cheese, tender chicken, and a spicy-sweet sauce for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend) Use a blend for more complex flavor.
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken with hot honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure the chicken is well coated in the mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
Cooking
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a minute.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
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Notes
For extra flavor, serve with guacamole, salsa, or a sour cream dip. Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and flavor.