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Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

These Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are filled with juicy honey chipotle chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, crisp fresh vegetables, and finished with a creamy homemade chipotle sauce. They are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavours.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 2 Chicken breasts (or ~400–500 g, diced small)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1½ tbsp Chipotle paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1½ tbsp Honey
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • Salt (to taste, ~¾ tsp)
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Oil

For the sauce:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1–2 tsp Chipotle paste
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the filling:

  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ Finely chopped small onion
  • ½ Finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1 Finely chopped small tomato

Other:

  • 3–4 Tortillas

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, ginger-garlic paste, chipotle paste, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked, lightly caramelized, and coated in the rich honey chipotle glaze.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, chipotle paste, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice level according to your preference.
  • Combine the finely chopped onion, bell pepper, and tomato in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside until ready to assemble the quesadillas.
  • Place a tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat. Spread an even layer of the cooked chicken over one side, followed by a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Top with another tortilla or fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
  • Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, flipping carefully once the underside is golden brown. Continue cooking until both sides are crisp and the cheese has completely melted.
  • Carefully open the quesadilla slightly and add the fresh vegetable mixture. Drizzle generously with the creamy honey chipotle sauce, slice into wedges, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.