Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that combines the irresistible kick of sweet chili sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly crispy tortilla. This Sweet Chili Chicken Quesadilla isn't just a meal—it's a culinary adventure that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced cooked chicken with sweet chili sauce, mixing thoroughly to ensure each chicken piece is well coated.
- Prepare a large skillet or griddle by heating it over medium heat and lightly brushing with cooking oil.
- Place one flour tortilla flat on the heated surface, and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly across the entire tortilla.
- Distribute the sweet chili chicken mixture over one half of the cheese-covered tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the chicken, adding extra flavor and freshness.
- Carefully fold the empty half of the tortilla over the chicken, creating a half-moon shape, and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice into wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling to make additional quesadillas.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra cilantro, sour cream, or additional sweet chili sauce on the side.
Tips
- Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time and ensure consistent flavor.
- Ensure your skillet is at medium heat to achieve that perfect golden-brown crispiness without burning.
- Don't overfill your quesadilla—this can make folding and flipping difficult.
- For extra crispiness, lightly brush the outside of the tortilla with oil before cooking.
- Let the quesadilla rest for a minute after cooking to help the cheese set and make cutting easier.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or a Mexican cheese mix for added complexity.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 85mg
