Description
Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of savory chicken and spicy-sweet honey, perfectly nestled in crispy tortillas. Each bite bursts with tender chicken, melted cheese, and a tantalizing drizzle of hot honey, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to lively gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these quesadillas will become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 pieces)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in honey and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- On half of each tortilla, layer chopped chicken and shredded cheese, then fold them over.
- Grill each quesadilla in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and drizzle with additional hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg