Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas
Delicious quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle that can be customized to suit any taste.
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can substitute with shredded turkey or tofu.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Dairy-free cheese can be used for a vegan option.
- 4 large flour tortillas Whole grain or gluten-free tortillas can be used.
- ¼ cup hot honey Mix regular honey with hot sauce as a substitute.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can be replaced with non-stick spray for lower calories.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Shred the cooked chicken, measure the cheese, and prepare any additional vegetables you plan to include.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well and cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese onto one half of the tortilla.
- Add a generous portion of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Carefully fold the tortilla over to cover the filling. Press gently to keep everything inside.
- Cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and continue the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with extra hot honey, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
For added flavor, toast the tortillas in a dry skillet before assembling. Experiment with different spices or herbs in the chicken mixture.