Ingredients for Alice Springs Chicken Quesadillas
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 5 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 ounces shredded cheese (such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
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How to Make Alice Springs Chicken Quesadillas
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
- Pour half of the marinade over 1 lb of cubed chicken breast in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
- Refrigerate the remaining marinade for serving.
- After marinating, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken in the hot oil until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and brush with some of the reserved marinade.
- Keep the chicken warm.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.
- Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare your assembly line: chicken, cheese (8oz shredded cheddar or your choice), mushrooms, and 4 slices cooked bacon, cut into small pieces.
- If using a quesadilla maker, preheat according to manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Spread butter on the outsides of 4 large flour tortillas.
- Place one tortilla, butter-side down, in the skillet. Layer with chicken, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese. Do not overfill.
- Top with another tortilla, butter-side up.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Flip carefully using a spatula.
- Repeat steps 14-16 until all ingredients are used.
- Serve immediately with the remaining honey-mustard marinade for dipping.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
104 g
Sugar
301g
Fat
138g
Carbs
26g
