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Golden-brown crispy chicken quesadilla triangles served on a white platter with a creamy dipping sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and a side of lettuce and tomato.

Easy 15-Minute Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course, Salad/Snack/Lunch
Cuisine: fusion, Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Tortillas Flour is best for that golden-brown crunch
  • 1 ½ cups Pre-boiled Shredded Chicken
  • ½ cup Grated Cheese Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or a Mexican blend
Vegetables:
  • ¼ cup chopped purple onion
  • ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
  • few leaves of fresh green lettuce
Spices:
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • A pinch of Salt and Black Pepper
The Spreads:
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Chili Sauce (or Ketchup)
  • 1 tsp Mustard Paste
Cooking Oil:
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
Dipping Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili Sauce
  • Juice of ½ Lemon
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander finely chopped

Method
 

Season the Chicken:
  1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan. Add the pre-boiled and shredded chicken in it. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and warmed through. Set it aside.
    Shredded chicken seasoned with paprika and garlic.
Prep the Tortilla:
  1. Lay the tortilla flat. Spread the mayonnaise, chili sauce, and mustard paste evenly.
Layer the Filling:
  1. Add the lettuce, the seasoned chicken, tomatoes, and purple onion. Sprinkle the grated cheese generously over the top.
    Layering chicken, cheese, and vegetables on a tortilla.
The Frying:
  1. Fold the tortilla gently so that all the vegetables and chicken stay intact. Now heat a light amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the quesadilla in the pan and fry for 3–4 minutes per side.
Pro Tip:
  1. Keeping the heat medium-low ensures it gets crispy without burning.
    Crispy golden-brown quesadilla cooking in a pan.
Whisk the Dip:
  1. While the quesadilla fries, mix the Greek yogurt, paprika, chili sauce, lemon juice, and coriander in a small bowl.
    Ingredients for creamy Greek yogurt dipping sauce in a bowl.
Serve:
  1. Slice the golden-brown quesadilla into triangles and serve hot with your yogurt dip!