Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Marcia K.
Prep time: 1 hour 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 1 hour 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 to 1-1/2 lb. O Organics or Open Nature Chicken Breasts
  • 2-3C Coarsely Chopped Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms
  • 8 oz. pkg. Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
  • Chopped Cilantro (optional)
  • 8 Flour Tortillas
  • Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream (optional)
  • Marinade:
  • 2T Chili Powder
  • 2T Dry White Wine
  • 2T Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2T Olive Oil
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • ½t Salt
  • ½t Pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine all marinade ingredients and add to chicken in a covered bowl or zipper bag. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  2. Grill chicken on a medium grill, approx. 4 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook.
  3. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Use two forks to shred coarsely.
  5. Put chopped veggies in a grill basket and cook until tender, approximately 10 minutes
  6. Lightly spray one side of tortilla with cooking spay and put that side on the grill. Add shredded cheese, chicken pieces, veggies as desired.
  7. Top with another tortilla (spray top with cooking spray)
  8. Press top/edges down with spatula to seal.
  9. Grill approx 4-5 minutes per side, until cheese is melted and tortilla has nicely browned grill marks.
  10. Flip carefully, allowing other side to cook.
  11. Remove from grill and cut into quarters or eighths.
Recipe by The Healthy Slice at https://www.marciashealthyslice.com/2018/08/grilled-chicken-quesadillas.html