Description
These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas combine tender, spiced chicken with melted cheese and a zingy hot honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in crispy flour tortillas. Perfectly cooked on a griddle for a golden, crispy finish, this quick and flavorful recipe makes a delightful dinner or snack for four servings in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
- 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning blend
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons hot honey, plus extra for drizzling
Quesadilla Assembly
- 4 large (30 cm) flour tortillas
- 340 grams shredded cheese of choice
- 15 grams fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
To Serve (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Chicken: Preheat a griddle or flat top grill to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then place the chicken in a single layer. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and BBQ seasoning blend. Cook for 6 minutes, turning and mixing with spatulas to ensure even browning.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour in the BBQ sauce and hot honey. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to thoroughly coat the chicken. Remove the chicken from the griddle, scraping the cooking surface clean. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Prepare Quesadillas: Drizzle the remaining cooking oil onto the griddle. Lay the tortillas flat, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one side of each tortilla. Top with the cooked chicken, additional BBQ sauce and hot honey as desired, and chopped cilantro if using. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cook Quesadillas: Fold each tortilla over to cover the filling. Cook quesadillas for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden and crisp.
- Serve: Remove quesadillas from the griddle, slice into wedges, and serve hot with optional sour cream and pickled jalapeños.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to moderate the heat level to your preference.
- The BBQ seasoning blend can be homemade or store-bought.
- Shredded cheese like a sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack works best for melting.
- Grilling tortillas on the griddle ensures a crisp texture and golden color.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
