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title: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-quesadillas-60dc84df03a6025d1b085f7c
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Wheat, Soy, Milk]
tags: [Calorie Smart, No Oven, Quick, Easy Prep, Easy Cleanup]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 5400
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights: [{theme: Flavor, text: Many loved the BBQ-jalapeno combo and the zesty crema}, {theme: Ease of prep, text: Quick and simple to make with pre-cooked chicken}]
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Quesadilla%20Recipes/Chicken/bbq-chicken-quesadillas.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Thinly slice @jalapeño{1%unit} crosswise into rounds, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Dice @fully cooked chicken breasts{6%oz} into ½-inch pieces.

In a #small bowl{}, combine jalapeño, juice from half the lime, @sugar{¼%tsp}, and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}. Microwave for ~{30%seconds}. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve. In a second small bowl, combine @sour cream{½%cup} with lime zest. Season with @black pepper{1%tsp} and salt. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add chicken and @ancho chili powder{1%tsp}; season with salt and pepper. Cook until warmed through ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a #medium bowl{}. Stir in @bbq sauce{2%tbsp} to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Wipe out pan.

Place @flour tortillas{4%unit} on a clean work surface. Evenly sprinkle @mexican cheese blend{1%cup} onto one half of each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture. If you like things spicy, add some pickled jalapeño while assembling. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.

Heat a large drizzle of cooking oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheese has melted ~{3%minutes} per side. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches.

Quarter quesadillas and divide between plates. Serve with pickled jalapeño (draining first), zesty crema, and remaining lime wedges on the side.