Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Print version)
Crispy tortillas stuffed with BBQ chicken, hot honey glaze, and melted cheese blend for the perfect sweet-spicy bite.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or grilled)
→ Hot Honey BBQ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey plus 1 teaspoon hot sauce)
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Quesadillas
06 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
10 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
→ For Serving (optional)
12 - Sour cream
13 - Lime wedges
14 - Hot sauce
# How to make it:
01 - Combine BBQ sauce, hot honey, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add shredded chicken and toss until thoroughly coated.
02 - Arrange tortillas on a clean surface. On one half of each tortilla, layer mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Distribute BBQ chicken evenly among tortillas, followed by diced red onion and cilantro if using. Complete with remaining cheese. Fold tortillas in half to seal.
03 - Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
04 - Let quesadillas rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with sour cream, lime wedges, and additional hot sauce if desired.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The hot honey creates this irresistible sticky glaze that caramelizes against the tortilla
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a specialty restaurant
02 -
- Pressing gently with your spatula while cooking helps the cheese melt evenly and creates better contact with the pan
- Letting the quesadillas rest before slicing prevents all that glorious cheese from oozing out immediately
03 -
- A cast iron skillet gives the best crispy exterior, but any nonstick pan works beautifully
- Dont overcrowd the pan or the temperature drops too much for proper crisping