Asian Chicken-Quesadilla-With-Grilled-Pineapple-Sal

Name: Asian Chicken-Quesadilla-With-Grilled-Pineapple-Salsa-And-Hoisin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless; 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium; 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1/4 cup white cheddar cheese, grated; 2 scallions, chopped; 3 flour tortillas; Grilled pineapple salsa; 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored and 1 inch slices; 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 red onion, medium; 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and white pepper; Hoisin Vinaigrette; 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and white pepper

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
2 scallions, chopped
3 flour tortillas
Grilled pineapple salsa
1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored and 1 inch slices
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 red onion, medium
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and white pepper
Hoisin Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and white pepper

1
Place soy, ginger and garlic in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
2
Place chicken in a shallow pan or plastic bag and pour marinade over. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Heat oil in large saute pan over high heat almost to smoke.
5
Saute chicken for 5 minutes lower heat to med and turn over continue until chicken is almost cooked.
6
Let the chicken sit and then slice on a bias into 1/2 inch pieces.
7
Preheat oven to 450 deg. Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet.
8
Spread 1/2 the cheeses, green onion and sliced chicken on the two tortillas.
9
Stack the 2 layers and cover with the remaining tortilla.
10
Bake for 8-12 minutes until crisp and cheese is melted.
11
Cut into half to serve hot with vinaigrette and salsa.
12
Salsa:
13
Heat grill. Or George Forman.
14
Grill pineapple slices 2-3 minute per side.
15
Remove and cut into med. dice.
16
Add cilantro, lime, onion, jalapeno and olive oil.
17
Season with S & P. Let sit 1/2 hour.
18
Hoisin Vinaigrette:
19
Place onion, garlic, hoisin and vinegar in a blender and blend.
20
Slowly add the sesame and olive oil until emulsified.
21
Season with S & P.

760

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium, 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken-Quesadilla-With-Grilled-Pineapple-Salsa-And-Hoisin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Chicken-Quesadilla-With-Grilled-Pineapple-Salsa-And-Hoisin

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