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Chicken Quesadillas

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

For the chicken fajita marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper

The rest of the quesadillas:

  • 8-10 tortillas
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins
  • Chicken fajita marinade
  • 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Margarine

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken and grill until cooked through. This step can be done a day ahead to speed up dinner.
  • Slice the cooked chicken into long thin strips.
  • Preheat a pan or electric griddle to 350 degrees.
  • Spread margarine evenly on one side of each tortilla and place 1 (or 2) tortillas margarine side down on the heated skillet.
  • Spread evenly with shredded cheese, then top with sliced chicken and a little more cheese.
  • Finally, top with another tortilla, margarine side up. Carefully flip over to cook both sides until lightly browned.
  • Remove from skillet and continue with remaining tortillas until all quesadillas are cooked.
  • Cut into quarters for serving.