Introduction

These Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas combine smoky BBQ flavors with a sweet and spicy kick. Perfectly melted cheese and tender chicken wrapped in crispy tortillas make this a satisfying meal for any day of the week.

Two folded quesadillas with a golden-brown toasted outer layer, showing dark brown char marks scattered across the tortilla surface, sit on a black pan. The edges reveal melted orange-yellow cheese and dark reddish-brown filling, likely grilled meat or barbecue sauce, oozing out slightly. The texture of the tortillas looks crisp on the outside with a soft, gooey inside. The image gives a close-up view emphasizing the rustic, cooked finish and melted filling layers. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Cooking oil of choice
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
Kosher salt, pepper, BBQ seasoning blend
3 tablespoons BBQ sauce (plus more to drizzle in quesadillas)
2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more to drizzle in quesadillas)
4 large burrito size flour tortillas
3 cups shredded cheese of choice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Optional toppings: sour cream, jalapenos

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the griddle to medium heat. Add cooking oil, chicken, kosher salt, pepper, and BBQ seasoning. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally with spatulas.
Step 2: Stir in BBQ sauce and hot honey. Cook for another 2 minutes, mixing well. Remove the chicken and scrape the griddle clean. Lower heat to medium-low.
Step 3: Add more cooking oil and place tortillas flat on the griddle. Sprinkle half of the cheese on one side of each tortilla. Top with chicken, drizzle extra BBQ sauce and hot honey, add cilantro if using, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Step 4: Fold the empty side of each tortilla over the filled side. Cook quesadillas for 1-2 minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortillas are crisped to your liking.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve with sour cream and jalapenos if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use chicken breasts if you prefer leaner meat, but thighs keep the quesadillas more juicy and flavorful.
Try different cheeses like pepper jack for extra spice or cheddar for classic flavor.
Add diced onions or bell peppers with the chicken for extra texture and taste.
If you don’t have hot honey, mix honey with a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce as a quick substitute.

Storage

Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them on a griddle or skillet over medium heat to crisp up the tortillas again. Microwaving works but may make them less crisp.

How to Serve

Two folded quesadillas with a golden-brown, slightly charred textured surface sit closely on a black cooking pan. The top layer is a toasted tortilla showing dark brown spots from grilling. Between each folded tortilla is a gooey, melted layer of cheese mixed with dark chunks of cooked meat and a reddish sauce that slightly oozes out at the edges, giving a rich and juicy look. The texture of the filling appears soft and juicy with different shades of yellow, red, and brown visible through the gaps. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these quesadillas without a griddle?

Yes, you can use a large skillet or frying pan on the stove. Cook the chicken first, then assemble and cook the quesadillas over medium-low heat.

What if I don’t have hot honey?

You can substitute by mixing honey with a little cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes to achieve a similar sweet and spicy flavor.

Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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These Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are a flavorful twist on a classic favorite, combining tender BBQ-seasoned chicken thighs with sweet and spicy hot honey, melted cheese, and optional fresh cilantro. Cooked on a griddle, these quesadillas offer a crispy, cheesy exterior with a juicy, savory filling – perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Author: Tara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 4) 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Cooking oil of choice, as needed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
Kosher salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
BBQ seasoning blend, to taste
3 tablespoons BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
3 cups shredded cheese of choice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Optional Toppings

Sour cream, for serving
Jalapenos, for serving

Instructions

Preheat Griddle and Cook Chicken: Preheat your griddle to medium heat. Add cooking oil and then the chicken along with kosher salt, pepper, and BBQ seasoning blend. Cook the chicken for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally with spatulas to ensure even cooking.
Add Sauces and Finish Chicken Cooking: After 6 minutes, stir in the BBQ sauce and hot honey. Continue cooking the mixture for another 2 minutes to combine flavors well. Remove the chicken from the griddle, scrape the griddle clean, and reduce heat to medium-low.
Prepare Tortillas and Assemble Quesadillas: Lightly oil the griddle again, then lay the tortillas flat on it. On one side of each tortilla, sprinkle half of the shredded cheese. Add the cooked BBQ chicken, then drizzle a little more BBQ sauce and hot honey over the chicken. Optionally, sprinkle chopped cilantro, then add the remaining cheese on top.
Cook Quesadillas: Fold the empty side of each tortilla over the filling. Cook the quesadillas on the griddle, approximately 1-2 minutes per side, until the cheese melts and the tortillas become crisp and golden to your preference.
Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the griddle, slice as desired, and serve hot with optional sour cream and jalapenos on the side for added flavor.

Notes

You can use chicken breasts if you prefer a leaner option instead of chicken thighs.
Adjust the amount of hot honey according to your desired spice level.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
Use a cheese that melts well, like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend, for best results.
For easier cooking, you can pre-cook the chicken if desired, but the griddle method gives the best flavor and texture.

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