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An overhead close-up shot of cheesy chicken quesadillas. The quesadillas are golden brown and stacked, revealing the delicious hot honey BBQ chicken and melted cheese filling.

Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas: The Ultimate Weeknight Treat

Discover the ultimate Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas recipe! A perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors packed into a crispy tortilla with gooey melted cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken a rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot, or more to taste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito-size
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend cheddar and Monterey Jack work well
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar until well combined. Add the shredded chicken and stir until the chicken is fully coated.
  2. Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a quarter of the cheese over one half of the tortilla. Top with a quarter of the chicken mixture, a sprinkle of red onion, and cilantro.
  3. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the fillings to create a half-moon shape.
  4. Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
  5. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with your favorite dips.

Notes

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level.
For extra crispy tortillas, use a cast-iron skillet.
Serve with sour cream, ranch, or guacamole for dipping.