BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Name: BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Non-stick spray, enough to coat pan.; 2 lb Chicken breast; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1/4 tsp Ground cumin; 1/4 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Hickory rub; 1/2 Red onion, diced finely; 1 tsp Liquid smoke; 1/4 tsp Apple cider vinegar; 6 Burrito tortillas; 1 tbsp Jack Daniels Original No. 7 Recipe BBQ Sauce; 1/3 cup Shredded cheese (I used a mix of cheddar, Monterey Jack, asadero, and queso quesadilla)

Servings: persons

1 Non-stick spray, enough to coat pan.
2 lb Chicken breast
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Ground cumin
1/4 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Hickory rub
1/2 Red onion, diced finely
1 tsp Liquid smoke
1/4 tsp Apple cider vinegar
6 Burrito tortillas
1 tbsp Jack Daniels Original No. 7 Recipe BBQ Sauce
1/3 cup Shredded cheese (I used a mix of cheddar, Monterey Jack, asadero, and queso quesadilla)

1
Spray a pan with the non-stick spray.
2
Remove any fat, skin, or bones from the breasts and cut into small chunks.
3
Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and hickory rub, then add to the hot pan over medium-high heat.
4
Dice red onion, add to the pan, and stir to incorporate.
5
Add the liquid smoke and vinegar to the pan and mix to incorporate.
6
Layout the tortillas.
7
Add the BBQ sauce to the tortillas and spread to coat.
8
Add the cheese to the tortillas.
9
Complete cooking the chicken and add to a half of each tortilla.
10
Fold the tortillas in half.
11
Place the quesadillas in the pan and cook until the side down becomes crispy, but not burnt.
12
Flip quesadillas and repeat.
13
Remove the quesadillas and cut as you see fit.
14
Enjoy hot.
15
Pairs nicely with a peach iced tea (I used sweet tea and added peach schnapps, tequila, and vodka).

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Non-stick spray, enough to coat pan., 2 lb Chicken breast, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper, and more.

Yes, BBQ Chicken Quesadilla falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

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