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Chicken Quesadillas

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

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

Method
 

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