Margarita Chicken Quesadilla with Margarita Guacamole

Margarita Chicken Quesadilla with Margarita Guacamole
Prep: 120 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 145 mins
Serving: 4

Ingredients

3 avocados, mashed

1 cup cooked white or brown rice

1 teaspoon cumin

8 whole wheat flour tortillas

1/4 fresh cilantro, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons honey

1 Jalapeño, seeded and diced (I left half of my seeds in)

1 Jalapeño, minced (remove the seeds for less heat)

juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup lime juice

zest of 1 lime

1/4 cup olive oil

olive oil for toasting

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1/2 teaspoon pepper

4 ounces pepperjack cheese, freshly grated

1/2 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt

salt, to taste

4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly grated

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders

1/4 cup tequila

1-3 tablespoons tequila (I used 1)

Directions

  • Step 1

    Whisk the tequila, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice and honey in a bowl.
  • Step 2

    Add the garlic, jalapeo, lime zest, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Step 3

    Whisk to combine.
  • Step 4

    Add chicken to a ziplock bag or baking dish and pour marinade ingredients over top. Marinate (in the fridge) for 2-24 hours, flipping chicken a few times. When you're ready to prepare the quesadillas, preheat the grill to medium high heat and grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Allow to cool five minutes and then chop into bit size pieces or shred with a fork. Set aside.While the chicken is cooling make the margarita guacamole. Mash the avocados (I left mine pretty chunky, but go as chunky or smooth as you want) in a medium size bowl.
  • Step 5

    Add the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, jalapeo, lime zest, lime juice, orange juice and tequila. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 6

    Heat an electric griddle or skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 7

    Add a bit of olive oil.
  • Step 8

    Place 4 tortillas down, covering each with a bit of both cheeses, then evenly distribute the margarita guacamole over top (I saved some of the guacamole for dipping). Then evenly distribute the rice, then add the diced chicken.
  • Step 9

    Add the pickled jalapeos and sprinkle with a little more of both cheeses.
  • Step 10

    Place the tortilla on the griddle or skillet, then cover with the other tortilla. Cook until the bottom is crispy and golden brown, then gently flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Step 11

    Cut into fourths and serve with the remaining Margarita Guacamole.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

  • 1005.89 Calories
  • 6.26 g Protien
  • 43.86 g Carb
  • 71.72 g Fat

Source: Half Baked Harvest