Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Tender chicken mixed with hot honey BBQ sauce, melted cheeses, and sautéed vegetables folded in warm tortillas for a quick, flavorful dinner packed with spicy and savory goodness.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for sautéing vegetables and cooking quesadillas
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving optional
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce in a bowl until evenly coated; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Lay one tortilla flat and evenly sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of it. Add a layer of the BBQ chicken mixture followed by sautéed vegetables and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle to medium heat and cook the filled tortilla for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Remove quesadilla and let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
- Repeat the assembly and cooking process with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole if desired.
Notes
- Use spicy BBQ sauce to increase heat level.
- Try different cheese blends for unique tastes.
- Add fresh lime juice for extra zing.
- Quesadillas can be grilled for smoky flavor.
- Leftover filling works great in tacos or sandwiches.