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Chicken Quesadilla with Homemade Spices and a Crispy Crust
A balanced and juicy chicken quesadilla combining aromatic Mexican spices, melted cheese, and a crispy tortilla. An ideal choice for a quick and healthy lunch with a Mexican touch.
Prep time
18 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
33 min
Servings
4
Recipe
For the filling
Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw
500 gPeppers, bell, red, raw
1 mediumOnions, red, raw
1 smallCorn, sweet, yellow, canned, vacuum pack, no salt added
80 gGarlic, raw
2 cloveTOMATO SALSA
160 gOil, olive, extra virgin
1 tbspSpice mixture
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
1 tspSpices, caraway seed
0.5 tspSpices, oregano, dried
0.5 tspSpices, garlic powder
0.5 tspSalt, table, iodized
1 pinchAssembly
Tortilla, wheat flour, shelf stable
4 largeCheese, cheddar
150 gCoriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
Per servingTotal
Calories:520.3 kcal2081.2 kcal
Protein:42.2 g168.8 g
Carbohydrates:39.7 g158.9 g
Fiber:4.9 g19.5 g
Water:183.1 ml732.4 ml
Fat:22.8 g91 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:6.4 g25.7 g
Saturated fat:8.8 g35.2 g
Cholesterol:128.1 mg512.2 mg
Sodium:809.4 mg3237.5 mg
Potassium:697.6 mg2790.3 mg
Calcium:378.1 mg1512.5 mg
Iron:3.4 mg13.5 mg
Magnesium:69.6 mg278.5 mg
Zinc:2.8 mg11.1 mg
Phosphorus:586.6 mg2346.2 mg
Vitamin C:54.9 mg219.7 mg
Vitamin A:200.9 µg803.7 µg
Vitamin D:0.2 µg0.9 µg
Vitamin B12:0.4 µg1.7 µg
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, mix all the dry spices together. Cut the chicken into small cubes and sprinkle it evenly with the spice mixture.
2
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Toward the end, stir in the garlic and corn.
3
Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook until golden (about 6-8 minutes). Then pour in the salsa and cook for another 2 minutes until the liquid thickens slightly – this will prevent the tortilla from becoming soggy.
4
Wipe the pan clean or use a clean one. Place a tortilla in the pan over moderate heat. Sprinkle a little cheese on one half, add a quarter of the chicken filling, and sprinkle with cheese again (the cheese acts as glue).
5
Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is completely melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
6
Let the quesadilla rest for 1-2 minutes before cutting, then slice it into triangles with a pizza cutter and serve.
Nutritional benefits
Thanks to its high protein content and added vegetables, this dish supports muscle recovery and provides a long-lasting feeling of fullness.
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