Hot Honey BBQ Quesadillas (Printer-Friendly Version)

Griddled quesadillas layered with BBQ chicken, hot honey, cheese, and cilantro for a sweet and smoky bite.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Protein

01 - 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.5 pounds)

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning blend

→ Sauces and Sweeteners

05 - ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
06 - 3 tablespoons hot honey

→ Dairy

07 - 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or blend)

→ Bakery

08 - 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas

→ Produce

09 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
10 - Sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)

→ Cooking Oils

11 - 2 tablespoons high-smoke point oil (canola or avocado oil)

→ Condiments (Optional)

12 - Sour cream for serving

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set the griddle to medium heat and allow it to fully warm to ensure even cooking and optimal tortilla crisping.
02 - Drizzle oil onto the griddle, place the chicken pieces, and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and BBQ seasoning blend. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly.
03 - Pour BBQ sauce and hot honey over the cooked chicken. Stir thoroughly and cook for 2 additional minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Remove chicken and clean griddle surface. Reduce heat to medium-low.
04 - Lightly oil the griddle again. Lay out the flour tortillas, sprinkle half the cheese onto one side of each tortilla, layer with sauced chicken, drizzle extra BBQ sauce and hot honey, add cilantro if using, then top with remaining cheese.
05 - Fold tortillas over to create a half-moon shape. Cook each quesadilla for 1 to 2 minutes per side on the griddle until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
06 - Remove quesadillas, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with optional sour cream and jalapeño slices.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Allow quesadillas to cool slightly before slicing to prevent filling from spilling out.
02 - Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melt and texture.
03 - Preheat and lightly oil the griddle to ensure a crispy tortilla exterior.

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