Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy tortillas filled with BBQ chicken, peppers, onions, and melted cheese for a satisfying Tex-Mex favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup sliced red onions
07 - 1 cup chopped bell peppers
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

→ Quesadillas

10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ For Serving

13 - Sour cream
14 - Guacamole
15 - Lime wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and chopped bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle half of one side with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Layer BBQ chicken mixture, sautéed vegetables, and fresh cilantro on top.
04 - Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, fully enclosing the filling. Press gently to seal.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place filled tortilla in the pan and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy with melted cheese.
06 - Remove from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and lime wedges if desired. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet heat hits different when you're craving comfort food with a kick
  • Ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning it
02 -
  • Don't overload the tortillas or they'll burst open when you flip them
  • Medium heat is your friend—high heat burns the tortilla before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one—it creates the most evenly crispy, golden tortilla
  • Let the quesadilla rest for a full 2 minutes before cutting so the cheese doesn't immediately slide out
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