CHICKEN AND POBLANO QUESADILLAS WITH GUACAMOLE

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An appetizer recipe I found in my Weber's Charcoal Grilling cookbook that plan to try soon!! Time doesn't include the 3 hour marinating of the chicken. I changed the recipe slightly, by adding some grilled onions, along with the chicken and chiles.

Provided by Lynn Dine

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

PASTE
2 large garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed
1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaf
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 oz. each)
GUACAMOLE
2 hass avocadoes, pitted and skins removed
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 medium garlic cloves
1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 medium poblano chiles, stems removed
1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch slices
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor, mince the garlic and jalapeno. Add the remaining paste ingredients, process until smooth. Smear the paste on all sides of the chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with the back of a fork and immediately add the lime juice; mix well. Roughly chop the garlic, then sprinkle the salt over the garlic and, using the side of a knife, crush the garlic with the salt until you create smooth paste. Add the garlic mixture, cilantro, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
  • 3. Grill the chicken breasts over direct medium heat (350°F to 450°F), until the juices run clear and meat is opaque in the center, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once and swapping their positions as needed for even cooking. At the same time, grill the poblano chiles and onions over direct medium heat until evenly charred on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes, turning as needed. Remove from the grill and allow to cool. Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices. Peel away the charred skins from the chiles; roughly chop the flesh. Chop up the sliced onions.
  • 4. Lay the tortillas a single layer on a work surface. Evenly divide the chicken, chiles, and cheese over half of each tortilla. Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling, creating a half-circle, and press down firmly. Grill the quesadillas over direct medium heat until well marked and the cheese has melted, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once and swapping their positions as needed for even cooking. Allow the quesadillas to cool for a minute or two before cutting into wedges.
  • 5. Serve warm with the sour cream and guacamole spooned on the top of each wedge.

Synaya Maxwell
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These quesadillas were really good! I loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the poblanos added a nice smoky flavor. The guacamole was also very good.


Byron Brown
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a big hit! My kids loved them. I thought they were a bit too greasy, but my kids didn't seem to mind.


jawid noori
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These quesadillas were delicious! I loved the smoky flavor of the poblanos. The chicken was also very tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


amelia jassat
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I thought these quesadillas were just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the poblanos were too spicy for my taste. The guacamole was good, though.


shoukat ali Buriro
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These quesadillas were really good! I loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the poblanos added a nice smoky flavor. The guacamole was also very good.


Neji Cuba
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I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a big hit! My kids loved them. I thought they were a bit too greasy, but my kids didn't seem to mind.


Ugyen Dema
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These quesadillas were amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and the poblanos were perfectly roasted. The guacamole was also delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Glenn Otieno
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I thought these quesadillas were just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the poblanos were too spicy for my taste. The guacamole was good, though.


Iqbal Hossain Lakhwara
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These quesadillas were delicious! I loved the smoky flavor of the poblanos. The chicken was also very tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Waheed Shah
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Faith Victor
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The combination of chicken, poblanos, and guacamole was perfect. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the poblanos added a nice smoky flavor. The guacamole was creamy and tangy, and it really brought t


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