Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Dinner Recipe
Served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and choice of salsa ranchera or guacamole.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadillas
Lay out a tortilla and sprinkle half of it with shredded cheese, followed by sliced grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomato. Sprinkle more cheese on top and fold the tortilla in half.
- 4
Cook the Quesadillas
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the folded quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 5
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and your choice of salsa ranchera or guacamole.