Spicy Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: Quick Dinner (Print Version)
Craving Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas? Get my easy, cheesy recipe with a kick! Perfect for weeknights or game day. So simple, so satisfying.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Dietary: Contains Dairy, Gluten
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie is my go-to!)
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8 large flour tortillas
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese
→ Flavor Boosters
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind!)
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2-3 tablespoons hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
→ Quesadilla Essentials
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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
→ Finishing Touches
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Optional: Diced red onion, fresh cilantro, or sour cream for topping
# Instructions:
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First things first, get that shredded chicken ready. If it’s cold, give it a quick zap in the microwave for 30 seconds or so. Then, in a medium bowl, toss it with your favorite BBQ sauce and a generous drizzle of hot honey. I usually eyeball it, adding enough sauce so the chicken is well coated but not swimming. You want it flavorful, not soupy. This is where the magic starts to happen, you can smell that sweet and smoky goodness already!
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Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Seriously, medium-low! I learned this the hard way. Add a small pat of butter or a drizzle of oil. Place one tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle about a quarter cup of cheese over one half of the tortilla. Don’t go overboard, or it’ll all ooze out. Then, spoon about half a cup of your sauced Hot Honey BBQ Chicken filling over the cheese. This is where I almost always overfill, leading to delightful but messy edges.
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Now, sprinkle another quarter cup of cheese over the chicken filling. This acts like glue, holding everything together once it melts. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling. Press down gently with a spatula. You should hear a soft sizzle, and the cheese will start to get all melty and wonderful. Don't rush it; patience is a virtue here, my friend!
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Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted. Then, carefully flip the quesadilla using your spatula. This is where I sometimes lose a little filling, but it’s all part of the home cooking charm, right? Cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side until it’s also golden and beautifully crisp. The kitchen will smell amazing, honestly!
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Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan and set it aside on a cutting board. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. You might need to add a little more butter or oil between each one. Once all your Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are cooked, you can slice them into wedges. I like to cut mine into triangles, it just feels right. You'll see that gooey cheese stretch – that's a good sign!
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Now for the best part! Drizzle a little extra hot honey over the top of each quesadilla. This really amps up that signature sweet and spicy flavor. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle with some fresh cilantro or diced red onion. Serve immediately while they're warm and the cheese is still wonderfully melty. The sight of these golden, cheesy Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas makes all the kitchen chaos worth it, every single time.
# Notes:
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Always cook your quesadillas on medium-low heat; high heat just burns the tortilla before the cheese melts, a mistake I made too many times.
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Don't overfill! Seriously, less is more here, otherwise, you'll have a cheesy, saucy mess everywhere when you try to flip it.
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A good non-stick pan is your best friend for crispy, evenly cooked quesadillas without sticking.
# Equipment Needed:
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Large non-stick skillet or griddle
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medium bowl
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spatula
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cutting board
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 450-550
Total Fat: 25-35g
Total Carbohydrate: 30-40g
Protein: 30-40g