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Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy golden quesadillas filled with tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet-spicy hot honey BBQ sauce and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie works great
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce thick and smoky variety recommended
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded preferred
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese freshly shredded preferred
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup red onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup bell peppers chopped, any color
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sour cream and guacamole for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
  5. 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.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. 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.