Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy BBQ chicken, hot honey, and melty cheese combine inside crisp tortillas for a bold, satisfying dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

→ Seasonings & Sauces

02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp BBQ seasoning blend
05 - 60 ml high-quality smoky barbecue sauce
06 - 30 ml hot honey

→ Tortillas & Cheese

07 - 2 large burrito-size flour tortillas (approximately 25 cm diameter)
08 - 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)

→ Fats & Oils

09 - 1 tbsp high-smoke point cooking oil (avocado or canola oil)

→ Herbs & Garnishes

10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
11 - Sour cream and sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set griddle to medium heat and allow to warm fully to ensure even cooking and crisp tortillas.
02 - Add cooking oil to the griddle. Place chicken pieces on griddle, season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and BBQ seasoning blend. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and cooked through.
03 - Pour barbecue sauce and hot honey over the cooked chicken. Stir to combine and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken well. Remove chicken from griddle and clean surface. Reduce heat to medium-low.
04 - Lightly oil the griddle again. Place flour tortillas on the surface. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla, layer cooked chicken over cheese, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce and hot honey, add cilantro if desired, then top with remaining cheese.
05 - Fold tortillas over filling to form half-moons. Cook each quesadilla for 1 to 2 minutes per side on medium-low heat until tortillas are golden and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from griddle, cut into wedges, and serve immediately with optional sour cream and jalapeños.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow quesadillas to cool briefly before cutting to prevent filling from spilling.
02 - Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and texture.
03 - Reheat leftovers on the griddle or skillet to restore crispness; avoid microwaving to prevent soggy tortillas.

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