Chicken Quesadillas

2m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Unwrap the chicken thighs and cut them into strips.
  2. 2Place the chicken strips in a bowl.
  3. 3Add paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, mixed herbs and olive oil to the chicken, mix well.
  4. 4Heat a skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown, pressing with the meat pounder to flatten the chicken.
  5. 5Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. 6Chop the red onion, red and yellow bell peppers.
  7. 7Add olive oil to the skillet and saute the chopped vegetables until softened.
  8. 8Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  9. 9Remove the cooked vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
  10. 10Mash the avocados in a bowl.
  11. 11Finely chop the red onion, jalapeno pepper and tomato.
  12. 12Add the chopped vegetables, cilantro, and lemon juice to the mashed avocado. Mix well.
  13. 13Grate the cheddar cheese.
  14. 14Heat a tortilla in a skillet.
  15. 15Layer the tortilla with cheese, cooked chicken, sauteed vegetables, and cilantro. Top with jalapeno slices.
  16. 16Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, pressing with the meat pounder to flatten the quesadilla.
  17. 17Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 avocado
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 tortilla
  • 2 jalapeno pepper

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlskilletmeat poundertongsspatulagarlic press

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