Crispy BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Triangles
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, cheesy BBQ chicken quesadilla triangles perfect for snacks or meals, combining smoky barbecue sauce with melty cheese and a crunchy tortilla.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 2 triangles per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (smoky hickory style recommended)
- 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for frying
- Optional: jalapeño slices or diced bell peppers for heat or crunch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded cooked chicken with ½ cup barbecue sauce until evenly coated (about 3 minutes).
- Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter; warm for about 2 minutes.
- Lightly toast each tortilla in the pan for about 20 seconds per side to prevent sogginess; set aside.
- Lay one tortilla flat and spread about ⅓ cup BBQ chicken mixture over half the tortilla, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese on top of the chicken and add green onion slices if using.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Place the folded tortilla back in the pan over medium heat; press lightly with a spatula and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from pan and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into 3 or 4 triangles.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, adding more oil or butter as needed.
Notes
Lightly toasting tortillas before assembling prevents sogginess. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Let quesadillas rest for a minute before slicing to keep cheese from oozing. For extra smoky flavor, add smoked paprika or chipotle powder to chicken mixture. Reheat in skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 quesadilla t
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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