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Chicken Quesadilla

6 servings

45 minutes

Quesadilla, a great Mexican appetizer. Pepper to taste.

Chicken Quesadilla
Energy value per serving
Calories
534kcal
Proteins
37.2grams
Fats
23.8grams
Carbohydrates
41.2grams
Ingredients
6servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Cut the chicken breast lengthwise and open it like a book. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with hot pepper, drizzle with vegetable oil, cover with film, and let marinate for 10-15 minutes. Fry in a hot pan for 2 minutes on each side. Then transfer and let cool.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 2 pieces
    2. Chili powder: 0.5 teaspoon
    3. Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
    4. Salt:  to taste
    5. Vegetable oil:  to taste
  • Step 2

    2

    Cut the red onion into large wedges.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Red onion: 300 g
  • Step 3

    3

    Cut the sweet pepper, chili, and tomatoes into pieces of the same size.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Red sweet pepper: 300 g
    2. Yellow sweet pepper: 300 g
    3. Red chili pepper: 75 g
    4. Green chili pepper: 75 g
    5. Tomatoes: 400 g
  • Step 4

    4

    Chop the garlic finely.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Garlic: 5 clove
  • Step 5

    5

    In the same pan, add oil and sauté the sweet pepper first over high heat, then add onion, chili, and garlic.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Vegetable oil:  to taste
    2. Red sweet pepper: 300 g
    3. Red onion: 300 g
    4. Red chili pepper: 75 g
    5. Garlic: 5 clove
  • Step 6

    6

    Add tomatoes closer to the end. The vegetables should have browned sides but remain crispy.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tomatoes: 400 g
  • Step 7

    7

    Cut the chicken into large pieces and the cilantro not too finely. Add them to the sautéed vegetables, season with salt and pepper, add sugar, and drizzle with lime juice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 2 pieces
    2. Cilantro: 50 g
    3. Salt:  to taste
    4. Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
    5. Sugar: 1 teaspoon
    6. Lime: 1 piece
  • Step 8

    8

    Heat the tortilla on a dry skillet on both sides.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tortillas: 6 pieces
  • Step 9

    9

    Place grated cheese and filling, fold in half, and send to an oven preheated to 200 degrees on grill mode. Bake the tortillas for 4-5 minutes until they are golden and crispy.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Cheddar cheese: 400 g
    2. Tortillas: 6 pieces
  • Step 10

    10

    Serve with sour cream.