Barbecued Chicken And Chickpea Quesadillas Recipes

BARBECUED CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F.
• Combine the chicken and barbecue sauce in a medium bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.
• In a separate medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and the reserved liquid, garlic, and scallions and mash the ingredients together with a potato masher, leaving the mixture slightly chunky. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• To assemble the quesadillas, lay the tortillas on a flat work surface and spread the chickpea mixture over half of each tortilla, dividing it evenly. Top with the chicken and sprinkle each with a few cilantro leaves and the cheeses. Fold the tortillas in half to form half-moons.
• Lightly grease a grill pan or cast-iron skillet with olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat until it's hot. Place two of the quesadillas in the skillet to grill for about 2 minutes per side, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown. Transfer the quesadillas to a baking sheet and place them in the oven to keep them warm. Repeat the process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more oil to the pan if it's dry. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm.

BARBECUED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and refrigerate. , Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas, buttered side down, on griddle. Sprinkle one side of each tortilla with 3 tablespoons cheese. Combine chicken and barbecue sauce; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Fold over and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.

BBQ CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Combine the peanut oil, ginger, garlic, cilantro, green onion, and red pepper. Add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add enough peanut oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken and sear on both sides. Place the pan in the oven and roast until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan. Drizzle the onion slices with oil and place on the grill. Cook until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill.
• Place the chicken into a bowl and add barbecue sauce, to taste. Place 4 tortillas on a flat surface. In a separate bowl, mix the fontina and mozzarella cheese. Place some of the cheese mixture on each tortilla. Top with some of the chicken and grilled onions. Top each with another tortilla.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook until it is foamy. Add 1 quesadilla and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as necessary.
• Cut each quesadilla into 6 pieces. Top with Mexican Cream and Tomato Salsa.
• Combine all of the ingredients. Refrigerate until needed.
• Over a hot grill, roast the tomatoes until blackened. Transfer to a bowl and add the chipotles. Cover and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Add the basil, garlic and lime juice and marinate for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until chunky. Transfer to a bowl and add the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of olive oil. Reserve.

BBQ CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, add chicken breast and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Cook 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway and adding the onions when you flip the chicken. (Cooking times may vary depending on thickness of the chicken breast).
• Remove the chicken from the pan and continue to stir onions.
• Shred the chicken while onions are cooking.
• Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions. Add the BBQ sauce and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Place a tortilla in a pan and add a layer monterey jack and cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.
• Place cooked chicken and onions, and top with the rest of each cheese. Fold in half and cook 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Serve with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
• Enjoy!