Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Choice of grilled or crispy buttermilk chicken, served with pico de gallo and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Quesadilla
Pico de Gallo
Sour Cream
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
Make Pico de Gallo
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assemble Quesadilla
- 4
Prepare Quesadilla
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly on top. Add sliced chicken on top of the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover with another tortilla.
- 5
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
Serve
- 6
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the quesadilla warm with a side of pico de gallo and sour cream for dipping. Enjoy your delicious chicken quesadilla!
