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A close-up shot of Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, showing the dense filling of shredded chicken, dark BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese.

Ultimate Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Gooey & Crispy)

An easy recipe for Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with shredded chicken, thick BBQ sauce, and two types of gooey, melted cheese. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (approx. 300g)
  • 1/2 cup thick, dark BBQ sauce (120ml)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese (113g), preferably shredded from a block
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (113g), preferably shredded from a block
  • 1/4 cup red onion (38g), finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (10g), rough-chopped
  • 4 large (10-inch/25cm) flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g), melted
  • 3 tbsp hot honey (45ml), for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 Large Non-Stick Skillet
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Gently fold in the finely diced red onion and rough-chopped cilantro.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat. On one half, layer a sprinkle of monterey jack and cheddar cheese. Spoon one-quarter of the chicken mixture over the cheese, then top with another sprinkle of both cheeses. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush one side of the quesadilla with melted butter and place it butter-side down in the pan. Brush the top side with butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden-brown, crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
  4. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for one minute. Slice into two wedges. Drizzle with hot honey before serving immediately.

Notes

Don't Overstuff: An overfilled quesadilla will spill its contents and won't get a good seal.
Medium Heat is Your Friend: This ensures the cheese melts completely by the time the tortilla is perfectly crispy.
Shred Your Own Cheese: This is the key to getting a gooey, stretchy cheese pull.
Rest Before Cutting: Letting the quesadilla sit for a minute helps the filling set, making for a cleaner cut.