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Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
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Delicious and flavorful Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas made with tender chicken thighs cooked with BBQ seasoning, topped with BBQ sauce and spicy hot honey, layered between melted shredded cheese and large flour tortillas, then grilled to crispy perfection. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with optional fresh cilantro and toppings like sour cream and jalapeños.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • Cooking oil of choice (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • BBQ seasoning blend, about 1 tablespoon
  • 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce (plus more to drizzle in quesadillas)
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more to drizzle in quesadillas)

Quesadillas

  • 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheese of choice (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Jalapeños, sliced, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Cook Chicken: Preheat your griddle to medium heat. Add cooking oil, then add the chicken pieces seasoned with kosher salt, pepper, and BBQ seasoning blend. Cook for approximately 6 minutes, stirring occasionally with spatulas to ensure even cooking.
  2. Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour in the BBQ sauce and hot honey over the chicken. Continue cooking and mixing everything for an additional 2 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and heated through. Remove chicken from the griddle, scrape it clean, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  3. Prepare Tortillas and Fill: Add a bit more cooking oil to the griddle. Lay the tortillas flat and evenly sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one side of each tortilla. Then layer the cooked chicken over the cheese. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce and hot honey on top of the chicken, sprinkle the chopped cilantro if using, and finish with the remaining cheese.
  4. Cook Quesadillas: Fold the empty side of each tortilla over the filled side to create a half-moon shape. Cook each quesadilla on the griddle for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the cheese melts and the tortillas become crisp and golden brown to your preference.
  5. Serve: Remove quesadillas from the griddle and cut into wedges. Serve hot with optional sour cream and sliced jalapeños on the side for added flavor and spice.

Notes

  • Using chicken thighs adds more flavor and moisture, but chicken breasts work well too.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the level of spiciness and sweetness.
  • Feel free to use any cheese that melts well, such as Monterey Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella blends.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet for best crispness.
  • Adding fresh cilantro enhances the flavor with a fresh, herbal note but it is optional.

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