Chicken Quesadillas Recipe Two Ways

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while canned chicken is more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories; banana peppers are often less expensive.

In a bowl, mix maida (all-purpose flour) with salt and oil.

Add water gradually to knead the dough until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté chopped garlic until fragrant.

Add sliced onion and chopped capsicum; cook until softened.

Stir in the chicken strips and cook until they are done.

Add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, pepper powder, and salt to taste; mix well.

Add chopped tomato, chilli flakes, and chaat masala; stir until combined and heated through.

Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and set aside.

Roll out the dough into tortillas.

In the skillet, place a tortilla and add cheese and a portion of the chicken mixture.

Fold the tortilla and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

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