CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH AVOCADO-CUCUMBER SALSA
There is one caveat when using leftover grilled meat. As the meat chills, the flavors recede, becoming quieter and mellower. For these quesadillas that I made out of Sunday's grilled chicken thighs, shredded and stuffed into a corn tortilla with a little cheese and quickly toasted, I stirred together a lime-zest-imbued cucumber and avocado salsa that added a welcome citrus edge.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the avocado, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, salt and pepper.
- Sandwich some of the chicken and cheese between two tortillas; repeat with the remaining chicken, cheese and tortillas. Brush the top and bottom of each quesadilla lightly with oil.
- Heat a large, nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook the quesadillas, in batches, if necessary, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp and golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
- Cut into wedges and top with some of the salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 378 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Gillian Guy
gg@gmail.comThese quesadillas were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.
Lee Butler
b@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken quesadillas turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the chicken.
Oluwafemi Idowu
idowu-o@hotmail.comOverall, I thought these chicken quesadillas were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
foraji media
mediaforaji@hotmail.comThe avocado-cucumber salsa was too watery for my taste. I think I'll try using less cucumber next time.
Spie Kay
s-kay@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my quesadillas didn't turn out as crispy as I hoped. I think I'll try cooking them on a higher heat next time.
Ahmmed Saiful
a-saiful@hotmail.frThese quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra seasoning to the chicken next time.
Suman Khakurel
khakurel.suman19@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of chicken quesadillas, but these were amazing! The avocado-cucumber salsa really made all the difference. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ben Mela
m-ben12@gmail.comThese quesadillas were easy to make and so tasty! I loved the combination of flavors from the chicken, cheese, and avocado-cucumber salsa. Will definitely be making these again.
Hansani Perera
p13@yahoo.comI've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy and the avocado-cucumber salsa is so refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kareem Abdulrasheed
k@hotmail.comDelicious! I made these chicken quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a hit with my family. The avocado-cucumber salsa was the perfect topping.
Emely Teodori
emely12@hotmail.comThese quesadillas are easy to make and taste great. I used rotisserie chicken to save time and they turned out perfectly. The avocado-cucumber salsa is a nice touch.
dredsx7
dredsx729@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The chicken quesadillas are always a crowd-pleaser and the avocado-cucumber salsa is a great way to add some freshness. I also like to add a bit of sour cream to the quesadillas before folding them.
M Wase
w_m@hotmail.frYum! The chicken quesadillas were delicious and the avocado-cucumber salsa was refreshing. I added a bit of chopped cilantro to the salsa for extra flavor.
Malik Zia
zia@gmail.comThese chicken quesadillas were a hit at my party! The avocado-cucumber salsa was the perfect complement to the flavorful chicken. Will definitely be making these again.