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CHICKEN QUESADILLA - An absolute must-try dish!

A quick and nutritious dinner alternative that's perfect for hectic weeknights.

My Quesadilla recipe is simple, very family-friendly, delicious yet classic and healthy.

Chicken Quesadilla from for the love of food

Chicken quesadilla
CHICKEN QUESADILLA by for the love of you



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INGREDIENTS

tsp= teaspoon: tbsp= tablespoon : b=Big size : m:=Medium Size: s=Small size


  • 1 pack of (6 pieces)


Preparing Chicken:

  • 300 to 400 grams Chicken Breast pieces

  • Water as needed

  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp Pepper

  • 1 tsp Salt


For Filling:

  • 1/2 tsp Oil

  • 1 medium White onion

  • 3/4 cup (1 m) Green Capsicum, finely diced

  • 1/3 cup (1 s) Red Capsicum, finely diced

  • 1/3 cup (1 s) Orange Capsicum, finely diced

  • 1/2 cup (1 m) Zucchini, finely diced

  • 2 tbsp Cucumber, finely diced

  • Salt as per taste

  • 1/2 tbsp Pepper

  • 1 tsp Dry Mint leaves

  • 1 tbsp saved chicken broth

  • 1/2 tbsp Dry Oregano

  • 1/2 cup Coriander leaves


For Spread:

  • 3/4 cup Tomato ketchup

  • 1/2 tbsp Red chilli powder


For the sealing mixture:

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour

  • Water as required (not runny or thick consistency)


Methods to make Chicken Quesadilla

Preparation of chicken for stuffing


  1. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. Then add the chicken, pepper, turmeric powder and salt to taste.

  3. Cook until it is 90% done.

  4. Preserve the chicken broth for later use.

Chicken shredding techniques


  1. Once done, shred the cooked chicken breast pieces

  2. Cooked chicken breast bits should be shredded like tread.

  3. Shred the chicken with your hands or a fork. Avoid using a side blender.

Preparation of Chicken Stuffing Preparation

  1. In a heavy bottom pan with flame off

  2. Mix white onion, green capsicum, red capsicum, orange capsicum, zucchini, cucumber, salt, pepper, dry Mint leaves and chicken. give a nice mix.

  3. Switch on the flame. Then add oil, preserved chicken broth, dry Oregano, Coriander leaves.

  4. Mix until well combined.

  5. Cook until soft, for 5-6 minutes only.

  6. Switch off the flame and keep it aside. Do not overcook.

Preparing Red Sauce

  1. In a small non-stick pan, Pour some tomato ketchup, red chilli powder. Keep stirring until the colour turns dark red.


Sealing Preparation

  1. Mix 2 tbsp Maida flour and water in a small bowl. This mixture consistency The consistency of this mixture shouldn't be too thin or too thick.


Chicken Quesadilla Preparation


  1. Place the tortilla on a flat counter.

  2. Spread a layer of spicy tomato chilli on the tortilla, top half of the tortilla with the filling. Then fold it in half.

  3. Spread spicy tomato chilli on the tortilla, Top half of the tortilla with the filling.

  4. Fold the other half of the tortilla over and seal the tortilla edges with flour mixture.

  5. (Cheese lovers can sprinkle some mozzarella cheese after toping with the filling. )

  6. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tortillas until they are golden brown on both sides. Make 6 quesadillas by repeating the process. Cut each tortilla in half.

  7. Serve hot.



Notes

  1. Switch off the flame Once you add all the veggies and chicken.

  2. Switch on the flame then add oil, preserved chicken broth, dry Oregano, Coriander leaves.

  3. If you wish, you can add more chicken.

  4. You can easily substitute the raw chicken for leftover chicken.

  5. Only homemade red chilli sauce was used to enhance the flavour.

  6. Instead of boiling, You can pressure cook chicken with salt, pepper and turmeric for 1 whistle depending upon your cooker size.

  7. Cheese lovers can sprinkle some mozzarella cheese after toping with the filling.

  8. Seal the tortilla properly to avoid the fluids from oozing out.

  9. The chicken mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead of time, cooled, covered in an airtight container, and refrigerated.

  10. Serve your quesadillas hot from the pan, or they will become soggy and the cheese will harden.



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