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Quesadilla

Cultural Context

Quesadillas are a traditional Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients, folded in half and cooked until crispy. They are a popular street food and can be customized with various fillings, making them versatile and beloved across Mexico and beyond. The dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, where corn tortillas are a staple.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 chicken breast
water
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon red pepper paste
1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
olive oil
butter
tortillas
Monterey Jack cheese
Asadero cheese
Quesadilla cheese

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option and more budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu is a healthier protein source; beans are more economical.

1

Add enough water to cover the chicken breast and cook for 35 to 45 minutes until fully cooked.

2

Season the chicken with various spices including cumin, turmeric, crushed red chili, paprika, red pepper paste, powdered garlic, coriander, curry, and black pepper.

3

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool down.

4

Slice the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.

5

In the same pot, add olive oil and salt, then return the chicken to the pot and cook with some broth for added moisture.

6

Add a slice of butter to the chicken mixture and let it melt.

7

Preheat a griddle and toast the inside of the tortillas lightly.

8

Add cheese to one half of the tortilla, followed by the chicken mixture, and then more cheese on top.

9

Fold the tortilla over and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

10

Cut the quesadilla into wedges using a pizza slicer.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfoldinggrilling

Equipment Needed

griddlepotpizza slicer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Quesadillas
Local Name: Quesadilla

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