Hot Honey BBQ Quesadillas (Printable Version)
Crispy griddled tortillas with spicy BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and a sweet drizzle of hot honey and BBQ sauce.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Protein
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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BBQ seasoning blend, to taste
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3 tablespoons BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
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2 tablespoons hot honey, plus extra for drizzling
→ Dairy and Cheese
07 -
3 cups shredded cheese of choice
→ Breads and Wraps
08 -
4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
→ Herbs and Garnishes
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
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Optional toppings: sour cream, jalapeños
→ Oils
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Cooking oil of choice, as needed
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Preheat griddle to medium heat. Add cooking oil, chicken, kosher salt, black pepper, and BBQ seasoning. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally with spatulas.
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Stir in BBQ sauce and hot honey with the chicken. Continue cooking for 2 minutes until well combined. Remove chicken from griddle, clean surface, and lower heat to medium-low.
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Brush griddle with cooking oil. Place tortillas flat on griddle. Sprinkle half of the cheese over one half of each tortilla. Add cooked chicken, drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and hot honey, sprinkle cilantro if using, then top with remaining cheese.
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Fold tortillas over fillings and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until cheese melts and tortillas are crisped to desired texture. Remove from griddle.
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Serve quesadillas hot with optional sour cream and jalapeños as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Hot honey provides a balanced sweet and spicy flavor, enhancing the overall profile of this dish.