Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortillas with juicy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey BBQ sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will elevate your gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
- Remove from heat, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- On half of each tortilla, spread shredded chicken and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- In the same skillet, fry quesadillas for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For extra spice, consider substituting pepper jack cheese or adding sautéed bell peppers and onions. Leftover quesadillas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a skillet for optimal crispiness.