Description

Crispy tortillas, juicy chicken, gooey cheese, smoky BBQ, and a drizzle of hot honey make these Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas a sweet-spicy flavor bomb. Perfect for weeknight dinners, BBQ parties, or high-protein meal prep, this recipe delivers the ultimate grill favorite with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Quesadillas:
4 large flour tortillas (or low-carb option)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)

For the Hot Honey BBQ Sauce:
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Optional Toppings: Fresh cilantro, ranch or sour cream, sliced jalapeños, hot sauce drizzle

Instructions

Preheat griddle: Set Blackstone to medium heat while prepping ingredients.
Cook chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and chop.
Mix sauce: Stir BBQ sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Assemble quesadillas: On half of each tortilla, layer cheese, chicken, bacon, onion, and a drizzle of sauce. Fold over.
Griddle: Lightly oil the griddle. Cook quesadillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Serve: Slice into wedges and serve hot with dips or toppings.

Notes

Kid-friendly: Use mild BBQ, skip red pepper flakes and onions.
Paleo option: Use grain-free tortillas, compliant cheese alternatives, clean-label BBQ, and swap honey for maple syrup.
High protein: Add extra chicken or pair with protein-rich sides.
Pro tips: Don’t overstuff; use medium heat to avoid burning; let rest 1 minute before slicing for intact fillings.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat on skillet/griddle for best crispness. Freeze wrapped quesadillas up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Griddle / Skillet
Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

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