Description
Delicious and flavorful Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey BBQ sauce, combined with sautéed vegetables and melted cheeses inside crispy, golden tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack, served with creamy sour cream and guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Other Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the BBQ chicken mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Stir until the chicken is well coated. Set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until they’re soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle a layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of it. Add a layer of the BBQ chicken mixture, followed by the sautéed onions and bell peppers. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
- Fold the tortilla: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat another skillet or griddle to medium heat. Place the filled tortilla onto the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Cool and cut: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
- Repeat assembly and cooking: Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve: Serve the hot quesadillas warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a crispier quesadilla, press down gently with a spatula while cooking.
- Feel free to substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free variants if preferred.
- Optional toppings like sliced jalapeños or avocado can add extra flavor.
