Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas
Delicious quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and a touch of sweetness from hot honey, served with a spicy jalapeño cream sauce.
Ingredients
Quesadilla Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Feel free to mix different cheeses.
- 1/4 cup hot honey Adjust according to your spice preference.
- 4 large tortillas Use flour or corn tortillas based on preference.
Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped Adjust based on desired heat level.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh lime juice is recommended.
- Salt and pepper to taste Enhance flavor as needed.
Cooking
- Cooking oil for frying Use as needed to coat the skillet.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with hot honey, salt, and pepper. Ensure the chicken is well-coated with the honey.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the tortilla, then add the chicken mixture on top. Finally, place another tortilla over the chicken.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until it is also golden and the cheese has melted.
Sauce Preparation
- For the spicy cream sauce, combine sour cream, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.
Serving
- Once cooked, cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve them warm with the spicy jalapeño cream sauce on the side.
Notes
Don't overfill the quesadilla to avoid difficult flipping. Let the quesadilla rest briefly before cutting to ensure the cheese sets.