Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Stir well until every piece of chicken is evenly coated in the glossy sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onions and chopped bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Sprinkle an even layer of cheddar and mozzarella over one half of the tortilla. Spoon a generous layer of the BBQ chicken mixture on top, then add the sauteed vegetables. Finish with a scatter of fresh cilantro.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the filled quesadilla onto the surface and cook for about 3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the tortilla is deep golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Avoid high heat to prevent burning before the cheese melts.
- Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side if desired.
Notes
Use a thick smoky BBQ sauce to avoid a watery filling. Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded. Leftover filling works great in tacos or grain bowls the next day.
