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tequila lime chicken quesadillas

Tequila Lime Chicken Quesadillas

These zesty tequila lime chicken quesadillas are pleasantly spicy and full of flavour.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 quesadillas

Equipment

  • 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 6 large tortillas
  • 1-2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese shredded

The Marinade

  • juice of 3 limes ~1/2 cup
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 lime shells
  • 1 oz silver tequila
  • 1 bottle Corona
  • 3 dashes Tabasco
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil

The Fajita Seasoning Mix

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp chipotle chilli powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken into bite-sized strips
  • Combine the marinade ingredients and lime shells into a large ziplock bag and shake everything up.
  • Add the chicken to the ziplock bag and refrigerate.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the fajita seasoning mix.
  • Heat a 12" cast iron skillet with the avocado oil over medium heat.
  • Drain the chicken and add to the skillet once it's hot.
  • Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and mix together.
  • Once the chicken is cooked and coated in a thick sauce, transfer it to a bowl. Wipe down the skillet and return to the element.
  • Add a tortilla to the skillet and portion out the chicken and shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook for 2 minutes and flip. Cook for 1-2 minutes, remove from skillet. Repeat.

Notes

  • When making the marinade, reserve the juiced lime shells for extra flavour. 
  • The minimum marinating time is 30 minutes, but 8 hours or overnight is preferred. 
  • A mild version can be made by eliminating the Tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper, and replacing the chipotle chilli powder and smoked paprika with their regular counterparts. 
Keyword Cast Iron Recipes