Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make quesadillas, grilling them on the barbecue is a great option. The smoky flavor of the grill adds an extra layer of flavor to the quesadillas, and they can be cooked in just a few minutes. In this article, we'll share some tips for making the best quesadillas on the grill, as well as a few of our favorite recipes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Provided by Thuy Ortiz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat grill for medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BARBECUED BEEF QUESADILLAS
Quickly cook all four quesadillas on a nonstick griddle.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro and lime juice; set aside. Heat barbecued beef according to package directions. Spread four tortillas with refried beans; top each with 1/2 cup beef and 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat quesadillas over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut each into four wedges. Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream sauce and tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
BBQ QUESADILLAS
Make and share this BBQ Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories Healthy
Time 23m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place sliced chicken strips in a bowl and add bbq sauce, tossing gently.
- Place 4 tortillas on a cookie sheet and divide chicken mixture evenly over the 4 tortillas.
- Top each with an equal amount of pepper and onion.
- Place shredded cheese evenly over pepper and onion.
- Top each with a 2nd tortilla.
- Lightly spray each tortilla with a small amount of vegetable oil spray.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
- Cool 10 minutes.
- Cut into wedges with pizza cutter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 295.2, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13
BBQ CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 8 hors d'oeuvre servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lay out 2 of the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Top with 1/4 cup of the Cheddar, and the queso blanco spreading evenly over the tortillas. Divide the chicken among the tortillas and sprinkle with the desired amount of red onion. Top with barbecue sauce and remaining 1/4 cup of Cheddar. Top with remaining tortillas and press to seal.
- Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the other quesadilla.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 8 or 10 pieces. Garnish with Tropical Fruit Salsa and cilantro sprigs.
- Combine all ingredients and mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving.
BARBECUE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
When my kids were small, I'd stuff leftover chicken into these oven-baked quesadillas. I often grab rotisserie chicken instead. -Pam Martin, Canandaigua, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; toss to combine., Divide four tortillas between two baking sheets; spread with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining tortillas., Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional salsa.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED QUESADILLAS
Here it is only January and I'm thinking of summer. This is a recipe that I think would be enjoyed by the vegetarian and non veg. Source: Canadian Living's Best Barbecue
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Cheese
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, mash beans along with 1/2 cup of the salsa with a potato masher.
- Spread mixture evenly over the 4 tortillas leaving a 1/2 inch border.
- In this order sprinkle mixture with onions, olives, coriander and, finally, cheese.
- Fold tortillas over and press to seal.
- Place on greased grill over medium-high heat and cook, turning halfway through, for 8 tp 10 minutes or until browned and crisped.
- Garnish with rest of salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 1634.9, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 24.9
BBQ CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce, flour tortillas, red onion, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, BBQ sauce
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, add chicken breast and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway and adding the onions when you flip the chicken. (Cooking times may vary depending on thickness of the chicken breast).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and continue to stir onions.
- Shred the chicken while onions are cooking.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions. Add the BBQ sauce and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Place a tortilla in a pan and add a layer monterey jack and cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.
- Place cooked chicken and onions, and top with the rest of each cheese. Fold in half and cook 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 12 grams
BARBEQUE BACON QUESADILLAS
A southern American twist on this simple, classic Mexican dish!
Provided by LauraKKH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion; cook and stir onions until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon pieces and brown sugar, and cook until bacon pieces are crisp. Remove from skillet.
- Spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce on one tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the bacon and onion mixture, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Top with a tortilla.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Place the uncooked quesadilla in the skillet. Cook on one side until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip, and cook on the other side until the cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes more. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Repeat with remaining six tortillas. Slice into quarters using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors when cool enough to handle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1285.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
Tips:
- To make sure your quesadillas are cooked evenly, use a large, heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet or griddle. Cook the quesadillas in batches if necessary.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Get creative with your fillings. Quesadillas can be filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, and cheeses.
- Serve quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quesadillas a try!
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