Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Printable Version)

Crispy tortillas stuffed with BBQ chicken, hot honey glaze, melty cheese, and veggies for a satisfying Tex-Mex meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup sliced red onions
07 - 1 cup chopped bell peppers
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

→ Quesadillas

10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ For Serving

13 - Sour cream
14 - Guacamole
15 - Lime wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and chopped bell peppers. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle half of one side with combined cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Layer with BBQ chicken mixture, sautéed vegetables, and fresh cilantro.
04 - Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, enclosing the filling completely.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place filled tortilla in the skillet and cook approximately 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy with melted cheese.
06 - Remove from skillet and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut into wedges.
07 - Repeat assembly and cooking process with remaining tortillas and filling. Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They come together faster than ordering takeout, and your kitchen smells infinitely better.
  • The hot honey and BBQ sauce combination tastes like you spent way more time than fifteen minutes actually cooking.
  • Leftover filling works in tacos, wraps, or straight into your mouth at midnight.
02 -
  • Cold tortillas crack when you fold them, so always let them warm up on the counter for a few minutes before assembly.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable because high heat burns the outside while the cheese inside stays cold and sad.
  • Shredded cheese that's been sitting in your fridge coated with anti-caking powder will not melt the way fresh-shredded cheese does.
03 -
  • Leftover filling becomes incredible taco filling the next day, or you can layer it into wraps for lunch without any actual cooking required.
  • Keep the cheese blend in the center of the quesadilla, keeping it away from the edges, so the tortilla can brown without cheese getting stuck to the skillet.
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