Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors, wrapped in crispy tortillas and oozing with melted cheese. Perfect for game day or family dinners, these quesadillas transform any meal into a fiesta. With easy-to-follow steps, you can create this crowd-pleaser that promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 quesadillas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Mix hot honey with BBQ sauce in a bowl until well combined.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- On a tortilla, layer half with shredded cheese, then add shredded chicken, drizzle sauce, and top with more cheese.
- Fold tortilla in half and cook in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added spice, incorporate jalapeños or swap chicken for beef or sautéed veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat on a skillet to maintain crispiness.