Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy tortillas filled with spicy honey-glazed chicken and melted cheeses, topped with cooling jalapeño cream.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 0.33 cup honey
09 - 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce, adjust to taste

→ Jalapeño Cream Sauce

10 - 1 cup sour cream
11 - 1-2 fresh jalapeños, deseeded and finely chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
13 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Quesadillas

14 - 8 large flour tortillas
15 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
17 - 2 tablespoons butter for grilling
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. In a small bowl, whisk together honey and hot sauce. Pour over cooked chicken, toss well to coat, and keep warm.
02 - In a bowl, mix together sour cream, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
03 - Lay a flour tortilla flat. Sprinkle about 1/8 of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over one half. Top with a portion of the hot honey chicken. Add a little more cheese, then fold the tortilla in half.
04 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into wedges.
05 - Drizzle or serve with jalapeño cream sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet heat combo is addictive in the best possible way
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like you spent forever on it
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest in the hot honey sauce for even five minutes makes the flavor penetrate deeper
  • Don't overload your tortillas or they'll tear when you flip them
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the crispest tortillas
  • Let your cream sauce come to room temp before serving for the best texture
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