
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Slaw
20min
25min
4
685
Chef's Note
For extra crispy quesadillas, lightly brush the outside of each tortilla with oil before cooking. The slaw can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept refrigerated - it actually gets better as the flavors meld! If you're short on time, use rotisserie chicken mixed with BBQ sauce instead of cooking chicken from scratch.
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Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 whole large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 whole lime
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1 whole jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- 1
Season 1 lb chicken breasts on both sides with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 3
While chicken rests, prepare the slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together juice of 2 limes, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until well combined.
- 4
Add 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup black beans, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 minced jalapeño, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the dressing. Toss well to coat and set aside.
- 5
Dice or shred the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- 6
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla on the surface and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
- 7
Top the cheese with about 1/2 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- 8
Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and cheese is fully melted. Press gently with a spatula while cooking for even browning.
- 9
Remove cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and repeat process with remaining 7 tortillas and filling to make 4 quesadillas total.
- 10
Let quesadillas rest for 1 minute, then cut each into 3 wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- 11
Serve quesadilla wedges immediately with a generous portion of corn and black bean slaw on the side and sour cream for dipping.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
685
42g
78g
22g
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