Description
Thai Peanut Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and easy fusion dish that combines the comfort of Mexican quesadillas with the rich, nutty flavors of Thai cuisine, perfect for using up leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded or diced)
4 units Flour Tortillas (large)
1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Sriracha or Chili Flakes
1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella or Monterey Jack
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
2 units Green Onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Magic Sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and sriracha. If your peanut butter is too stiff, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds
- Step 2: Prep the Chicken. Take your cooked chicken and put it in a medium bowl. Pour about three-quarters of the peanut sauce over the chicken. Toss it around until every piece is coated
- Step 3: Assemble the Quesadilla. Lay a tortilla flat on your workspace. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over one half of the tortilla. Next, add a generous scoop of the peanut chicken mixture. Top with green onions and cilantro, then another layer of cheese
- Step 4: The Sizzle. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, lightly greased. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes
- Step 5: The Flip. Use a wide spatula to flip it carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until the second side is crispy
- Step 6: Slice and Serve. Move the quesadilla to a cutting board, let it sit for one minute, then cut it into wedges
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and save time.
Don't overstuff the quesadilla to ensure easy flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg