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Zesty Chicken Quesadillas - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Prep Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 large quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped (from can)
  • 1 tablespoon Red River Mesquite seasoning see below for substitute
  • 2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • Juice of one lime
  • 6 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 ½ - 3 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack, etc.
  • ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 grated jalapenos optional

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag or cover with plastic and beat with a rolling pin until slightly flattened.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, honey, cumin, chipotle peppers, Red River Ranch Mesquite seasoning, pepper and lime juice.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over top. Seal the bag and toss until the chicken is well coated. Place in the icebox for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat the grill over medium high heat. Be sure the grill is cleaned and oiled well.
  • Grill the chicken about 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into thin strips.
  • Sprinkle half of a tortilla with about 3 to 4 tablespoons shredded cheese. Place about half of a chicken breast on top. Sprinkle with another 3 to 4 tablespoons of cheese and top with about 2 tablespoons of the Mozzarella. Top with grated jalapeno, to taste, if desired.
  • Fold the tortilla over and press slightly. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Place back on the grill over a medium to medium-low heat and grill about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the tortillas are slightly toasted and the cheese has melted. You can close the grill lid to trap in more heat, if needed.
  • Cut the tortillas into triangles and serve immediately with sour cream, or guacamole if desired.

Notes

If you don't have the Mesquite seasoning (kentrollins.com), you can use your favorite seasoning blend or a mix of smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste