Spicy Chicken Quesadillas | आसान और टेस्टी मैक्सिकन नास्ता | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber and nutrients.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide mild heat and flavor.

Heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. Add garlic, red chillies, green chillies and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add chicken mince and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes.

Add salt, paprika powder, smoked paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder, cinnamon powder, clove powder, crushed black peppercorns, ginger powder, dried mixed herbs, tomato ketchup, and coriander leaves and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Heat a non-stick tawa. Place 1 tortilla on it and sprinkle 2 tbsps processed cheese, 2 tbsps mozzarella cheese, add a portion of the chicken mixture and spread it evenly. Add another 2 tbsps processed cheese, 2 tbsps mozzarella cheese, and place another tortilla over it. Press it lightly, place a small plate over it and keep a marble mortar on top. Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.

Cut the quesadilla into wedges, arrange on a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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