Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy tortillas filled with BBQ-glazed chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a satisfying sweet-spicy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Hot Honey BBQ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 2 tbsp hot honey
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Quesadillas

06 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
10 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ For Serving

12 - Sour cream
13 - Lime wedges
14 - Hot sauce

# Directions:

01 - Combine BBQ sauce, hot honey, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add shredded chicken and toss until thoroughly coated.
02 - Lay out tortillas on a flat surface. On half of each tortilla, layer mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Top with equal portions of BBQ chicken, diced red onion, and cilantro. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the filling. Fold tortillas in half to enclose.
03 - Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
04 - Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice each into wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet hot honey and smoky BBQ sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully against the tortilla
  • Using a rotisserie chicken means you can have dinner ready in less time than it takes to decide on delivery
  • These reheat surprisingly well for lunch the next day, if there are any leftovers
02 -
  • Medium heat is crucial here, because high heat will burn the tortilla before the cheese melts
  • Pressing gently with your spatula helps the cheese stick to both sides, keeping everything neatly inside
  • The brief resting time prevents all that molten cheese from oozing out when you slice
03 -
  • Double the sauce mixture and keep it in the fridge for drizzling over grilled chicken or burgers all week
  • If the tortillas feel stiff, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 20 seconds before filling

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