Flame Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
These Flame Grilled Chicken Quesadillas are bursting with smoky, Tex-Mex flavor, thanks to citrus marinated chicken thighs grilled to juicy perfection. Layered with cheddar cheese, black beans, and bacon inside flour tortillas, they’re crisped on the grill and served with a zesty guacamole. It’s a bold, satisfying dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for feeding a hungry crew.
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4-6 NatureRaised Farms® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs i used 3 NatureRaised Farms® Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 2½ Tablespoons lime juice
- 2½ Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle pepper ground, dry
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
For the quesadillas:
- 4 12- inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup black beans drained, rinsed
- ¼ cup applewood-smoked bacon fully-cooked, diced
- Serve with - guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat open-flame grill to medium-low.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, lime and orange juices, chipotle pepper and salt; whisk to blend. Add the chicken thighs (or breasts) and toss to evenly coat.
- Grill the seasoned chicken thigh pieces for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat diagonally slice chicken. Transfer sliced chicken to a clean container and set aside.
- To assemble the quesadillas: Lay flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly divide Cheddar cheese, black beans, and chicken over half of the tortilla. Top with bacon. Fold to close (half-moon style).
- Using a long spatula, place the folded quesadilla on an open flame grill and heat for 3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted. (or fry in a skillet) Cut into four wedges. Serve with guacamole. Serves 4.