Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
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.
- 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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