Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas
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Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas
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These Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas are filled with gochugaru-spiced chicken, kimchi and melted cheese in a Korean twist on a Tex-Mex classic.
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Ingredients
Gochugaru chicken:
- 1 C cooked rotisserie chicken shredded or cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili pepper) adjust to your taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- sea salt optional, to your taste
For the quesadillas:
- 4 tortillas flour or corn
- 1 C Monterey jack cheese shredded
- ½ C kimchi drained
Gochujang sour cream:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1-2 teaspoon hot water
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar OR honey
- ¼ C sour cream
Garnish (optional):
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 green onion/scallion chopped
Instructions
Make the quesadillas:
- In a small bowl, combine the seasonings for the chicken: gochugaru, garlic powder (or finely minced garlic), black pepper, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
- Add in the chicken and toss to combine.
- Heat up a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla onto the pan.
- Sprinkle on some Monterey Jack cheese onto the tortilla and layer on the seasoned chicken.
- Add the kimchi over the top and sprinkle on more cheese.
- Place a 2nd tortilla on top and press firmly with a spatula.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the tortilla is slightly crisp and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula and cook for another few minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the pan and place onto a cutting board.
- Cut into wedges, garnish with additional sesame seeds, chopped green onions and cilantro and serve with gochujang sour cream (recipe below).
Make the gochujang sour cream:
- In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon gochujang with 1-2 teaspoon hot water and mix until smooth.
- Stir in ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar or honey.
- Mix in the sour cream and stir until combined.
- Serve with the Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas.
Notes
- Yield: 2 large quesadillas that can serve 3-4 people.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
671IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 671IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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