Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy golden tortillas stuffed with BBQ chicken, hot honey glaze, melted cheese, and sautéed veggies for a sweet and spicy bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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 chopped fresh 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

# Method:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated 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 cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Add a layer of BBQ chicken mixture, followed by sautéed onions and bell peppers. Top with fresh cilantro.
04 - Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, fully enclosing the filling.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place filled tortilla in the skillet and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side until tortilla is golden and crispy with melted cheese.
06 - Remove from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Cut into wedges.
07 - Repeat the cooking process with remaining tortillas and filling.
08 - Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The hot honey BBQ sauce hits that perfect sweet and spicy balance that keeps everyone reaching for seconds
  • These come together in 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Do not overload the tortillas or the cheese will leak out during cooking
  • Medium heat is crucial; high heat burns the tortilla before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Let the cooked chicken cool slightly before mixing with the sauce so it absorbs more flavor
  • A cast iron skillet gives the best golden crust, but any heavy pan works wonderfully
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