Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy quesadillas stuffed with BBQ chicken in hot honey glaze and melted cheese blend

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 2 tbsp hot honey
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Quesadilla Assembly

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

→ Optional Serving Accompaniments

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together BBQ sauce, hot honey, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until fully combined. Add shredded chicken and toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the sauce mixture.
02 - Arrange tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread half of each tortilla with mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend. Distribute BBQ chicken evenly among tortillas, followed by diced red onion and fresh cilantro. Complete with remaining cheese layer. Fold tortillas in half to create half-moon shape.
03 - Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place folded quesadilla in pan, cook 2-3 minutes on first side until golden brown and cheese begins melting. Flip carefully and cook second side additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and tortilla is crisped. Repeat process with remaining quesadillas, adding butter as needed.
04 - Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and allow to rest for 1 minute. This brief resting period prevents cheese from oozing out when cut. Slice each quesadilla into 3-4 wedges using a sharp knife.
05 - Arrange quesadilla wedges on serving plates. Accompany with sour cream for dipping, fresh lime wedges for squeezing, and additional hot sauce for those preferring extra heat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat combo is completely addictive
  • Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in thirty minutes
  • Perfect for using up leftover chicken from Sunday meal prep
02 -
  • Let the quesadillas rest for a full minute before slicing or the cheese will ooze out everywhere
  • Pressing gently with your spatula while cooking helps everything melt together evenly
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and minimum effort
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep extra in the fridge for next time

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