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Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

David Dial
An easy grilled chicken quesadilla recipe. The magic is in the marinade!
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Prep Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 4 1 quesadilla
Calories 703 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 jalapeños Jalapeño seeded and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • 1 Red Onion cut into 1/2" slices
  • 2 cups Monterrey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 4 Burrito-Sized Flour Tortillas
  • Salsa for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Place chicken breasts in a small dish and coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush the onion slices with olive oil. Place chicken and onions on grill, and grill for 10-12 minutes or until done. Transfer cooked chicken and onions to a cutting board. Dice until ½”-1” pieces.
  • Lay out the 4 tortillas and distribute cheese, chicken, and onions evenly. Fold in half and place on grill over medium heat. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cheese has fully melted. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 703kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 23gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 1032mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Thighs, Easy, Easy Dinners, Grilled, Tex Mex
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