These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas combine tender shredded chicken coated in a flavorful blend of BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce with sautéed onions and bell peppers. Melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese inside warm, crispy flour tortillas make them a perfect spicy and sweet main course that's quick and satisfying for any occasion.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Vegetables and Extras
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese and Tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 large flour tortillas
Cooking and Serving
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Stir until the chicken is well coated and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and chopped bell peppers. Sauté until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
Assemble the quesadilla: Lay one flour tortilla flat. Sprinkle a layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of the tortilla. Add a layer of the BBQ chicken mixture, followed by the sautéed onions and peppers. Top with fresh chopped cilantro.
Fold the tortilla: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
Cook the quesadilla: Heat a clean skillet or griddle to medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla on the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted inside.
Finish and serve: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Repeat the assembling and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole if desired.
Notes
Adjust hot sauce amount to control spiciness according to your preference.
You can substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if desired.
For a smoky flavor, use smoked cheddar or add a pinch of smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer to retain crispiness.
Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat inside the quesadilla if preferred.
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
