Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – perfect for sharing.
Who is it for?
Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer.
Ingredients (4 servings):
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 wraps or tortillas
- 100 g shredded cheese
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
You’ll need:
- Plancha, OFYR, or grill plate
- Briquettes or wood for consistent heat
Here’s how to make it:
- Make the filling
Mix the chicken with BBQ sauce, onion, paprika, and cheese. - Fill & grill
Divide the filling between 2 tortillas, then place a second tortilla on top. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. - Cutting
Let cool slightly and cut into wedges. - Serving
Garnish with fresh herbs. Delicious with salsa or guacamole.
Tip:
Use a cast-iron skillet as a “press” for an extra crispy exterior.
Spicy Chicken Quesadillas – quick, filling, and full of flavor.
Make quesadillas with Giant Flames
Cooking a quesadilla on the barbecue or plancha is the ultimate combination of street food and outdoor cooking. The goal is simple but requires precision: the cheese must be perfectly melted, precisely at the moment the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. An unpredictable fire with flames is your biggest enemy here; you need constant, reliable heat.
Giant Flames charcoal briquettes
To get and keep a heavy steel plancha or cast iron griddle at the right temperature without massive heat spikes, we recommend our charcoal briquettes. They ensure extremely even and stable combustion. They produce little smoke and banging, which is ideal if you want to cook your wraps quickly and in a controlled manner without them charring immediately.
Ready for the ultimate Mexican grilled snack? Heat up your plancha to the right temperature and let that cheese melt!
