Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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Description

Hot Honey BBQ Quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, sweet, and spicy with bold barbecue flavor balanced by hot honey. They’re quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners, snacks, or party food, using simple ingredients and a skillet.

Ingredients

For the Filling



  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

  • 2–3 Tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Quesadillas

  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 1–2 Tbsp butter or olive oil (for cooking)

Optional Add-Ins & Toppings

  • Red onion, thinly sliced

  • Jalapeños

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Ranch or sour cream (for dipping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

  • In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and hot honey.

  • Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Assemble the Quesadillas

  • Lay tortillas flat.

  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over one half of each tortilla.

  • Spoon BBQ chicken mixture over the cheese.

  • Add extra cheese on top, then fold tortillas in half.

3. Cook

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

  • Cook quesadillas for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

4. Serve

  • Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges.

  • Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with ranch, sour cream, or extra BBQ sauce

  • Pair with a side salad, coleslaw, or fries

  • Great as an appetizer or main dish



Variations & Tips

  • Extra spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or extra hot honey

  • Vegetarian: Replace chicken with roasted veggies or plant-based chicken

  • Cheese swap: Try pepper jack for more heat

  • Air fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway



Storage

  • Best eaten fresh

  • Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days

  • Reheat in skillet or air fryer to keep crispy

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