Irresistible Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas & Sauce
Author:antaki
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Savor Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas paired with a Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce for a flavor-packed meal that’s sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite blend)
4 large flour tortillas
1/4 cup hot honey
1–2 jalapeños, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1–2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with hot honey, diced jalapeños, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on one half, add the hot honey chicken mixture, and top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the folded quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove from the skillet, let it rest for a minute, slice into wedges, and serve with spicy jalapeño cream sauce.
Notes
These Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce are a comforting meal that combines gooey cheese, spicy jalapeños, and a delightful touch of hot honey, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
