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Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/fiesta-chicken-quesadillas-with-chipotle-relish-and-mango-salsa/

Ingredients

Chipotle Relish

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2-3 pieces chipotle chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

Mango Salsa

  • 2 pieces mangos, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe but firm avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 red fresno chili, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 piece lime, juiced

Quesadillas

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 red bell pepper or 5-6 mini peppers
  • 1-1½ cups cooked coconut rice or brown rice
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chipotle relish by heating olive oil in a skillet, then adding onions and garlic until caramelized.
  2. Stir in chipotle chilies, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, and brown sugar, then simmer until thickened.
  3. For the mango salsa, combine diced mangos, avocado, fresno chili, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
  4. Marinate the chicken with spices, olive oil, and lime juice, letting it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Grill the chicken and peppers until cooked and charred, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Assemble the quesadillas by layering cheese, rice, chicken, and peppers between tortillas, cooking until crispy.
  7. Serve with chipotle relish and mango salsa.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 quesadillas
Calories
907
Total fat
40g
Total carbohydrates
80g
Total protein
45g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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