Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken (Recipe for Printing)
Perfect for gatherings in warmer months, this hot honey chicken quesadilla combines spicy, sweet, and cheesy flavors. Ready in just over an hour. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
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5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
→ Cooking Oils & Spices
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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5 teaspoons black pepper, to taste
→ Sweet & Heat
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1/3 cup honey (approx. 113 grams)
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2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
→ Dairy & Vegetables
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1 cup sour cream
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1-2 fresh jalapeños, deseeded and chopped
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1 teaspoon lime juice
→ Seasoning
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5 teaspoons salt, to taste
→ Breads & Cheese
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8 large flour tortillas
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Grilling
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2 tablespoons butter, for grilling
# How to Make It:
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In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the seasoned chicken, and cook until fully cooked and browned. Toss the cooked chicken with honey, hot sauce, lime juice, and chopped jalapeños. Set aside.
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Place a tortilla on a flat surface, spread a layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, add a portion of the chicken mixture, then top with more cheese. Cover with another tortilla if desired or fold the tortilla over.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of butter, and cook each quesadilla until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Slice the quesadillas into wedges, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with sour cream on the side.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in spicy honey mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.