Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled chicken with cheese in a flour tortilla.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grilling
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Assembling the Quesadilla
- 3
Slice the Chicken
Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips.
- 4
Prepare the Quesadilla
On one half of each flour tortilla, layer sliced chicken, shredded cheese, and optional cilantro. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
Cooking the Quesadilla
- 5
- 6
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadillas from the pan, let them cool slightly, then slice into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
