Sweet Heat Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
A balanced sweet heat chicken quesadilla made with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and lightly crisped tortillas, using dry spices instead of sauces.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Sweet Heat Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Quesadillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese Monterey Jack or mild cheddar
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Toss chicken with olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook in a skillet until lightly caramelized and fully cooked.
- Assemble quesadillas with cheese and sweet heat chicken, folding tortillas over the filling.
- Cook quesadillas in a skillet until golden on both sides and cheese is melted, then slice and serve.
Notes
Adjust chili powder slightly to control heat while keeping sweetness balanced.