BBQ Chicken Quesadilla with Smoked Tomato Relish and Buttermilk Dressing Recipe | Bobby Flay
Fire up your kitchen for this irresistible BBQ Chicken Quesadilla from Bobby Flaylayers of smoky, cheesy goodness that'll have everyone craving seconds. Juicy chicken thighs coated in zesty BBQ sauce, melty cheeses, and caramelized onions come together in crispy tortillas, topped with vibrant smoked tomato relish and creamy buttermilk dressing. Perfect for game day or a family feast!
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 boneless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skin removed
- 3 cups Mesa BBQ sauce or store-bought, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 24 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
Smoked Tomato Relish
- 8 cold smoked plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1/2 serrano chile, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Buttermilk Dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce, layer with cheeses and onions in tortillas, brush with oil, dust with ancho powder, and bake until golden. Dollop with relish and dressing for a flavor explosion that's easy to make and impossible to resist![1]
