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Jerk Chicken Quesadillas

Jerk chicken quesadillas
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings

The perfect mix of spicy and sweet, these jerk chicken quesadillas are loaded with chicken, pineapple and peppers, and of course, loads of melty cheese. Eat by themselves or with a side of sour cream and jerk sauce.

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ingredients

1
lb boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, diced
4
tsp jerk marinade, divided, plus more to serve
1
Tbsp olive oil, plus additional for frying quesadillas
1
small red onion, sliced
½
small red bell pepper, diced
½
small green bell pepper, diced
½
cup pineapple diced
½
tsp salt
½
tsp pepper
2
Tbsp orange juice
1
Tbsp white vinegar
2
cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
4
tortillas
Sour cream, to serve
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directions

Notes

This recipe uses wet jerk marinade, but can also be made using dry jerk seasoning. Use ½-1 tsp seasoning on both chicken and vegetables as they cook.

Ingredients for jerk chicken quesadillas
Step 1

Toss chicken with 2 teaspoons of jerk marinade in a small bowl. Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Add oil, then chicken, and saute for 4-6 minutes, until the outsides are browned and caramelized.

Raw chicken coated in jerk marinade
Step 2

Add onions, peppers, pineapple, remaining jerk marinade and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have begun to soften and the chicken is cooked through. Add the orange juice and vinegar, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed.  Transfer the jerk chicken mixture to a bowl set near the stove to keep warm.

Cooked chicken with vegetables in pan
Step 3

To assemble, sprinkle half a tortilla wrap with 3-4 tablespoons of cheese. Top with a ½ cup of the jerk chicken and vegetable mixture, and sprinkle with additional cheese. Fold the quesadilla over and press firmly in place. Assemble remaining quesadillas.

Open quesadilla with all the fixings
Step 4

Return the skillet to medium heat and very lightly drizzle with oil. Place 1-2 quesadillas in the pan and press down firmly with a spatula. Fry until the cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Set aside on a wire rack and cook remaining quesadillas. With a swift motion, slice the quesadillas sharply into halves, or thirds. Serve with sour cream and a side of jerk sauce.

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