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Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

Soft homemade flatbreads filled with seasoned chicken, fluffy eggs, fresh vegetables, and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, cooked until golden and crispy.

Cooking
40-50 minutes
Servings
5-6
Golden homemade chicken and cheese quesadilla filled with seasoned chicken, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and vegetables.

Ingredients

FOR THE FLATBREAD

  • all-purpose flour — 2 cups
  • salt — ½ tsp
  • yeast — 1 tsp
  • oil — 2 tbsp
  • room-temperature water — 1 cup (as required)
  • Ghee (for greasing hands)
  • Flour (for dusting)

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • chicken, cut into small cubes — 250 g
  • paprika powder — ½ tsp
  • cumin powder — ½ tsp
  • Salt (to taste)
  • red chili powder, or to taste — ½ tsp
  • garlic powder — 1 tsp
  • oil — 1 tsp

FOR THE EGG & CHEESE LAYER

  • eggs — 4
  • tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced — 2 tbsp
  • capsicum, finely diced — 1 tbsp
  • fresh coriander — 1 tbsp (chopped)
  • salt — 2 pinches
  • Cheddar cheese, grated (as required)
  • Mozzarella cheese, grated (as required)
  • Prepared flatbreads (as required)
  • Oil (for cooking and greasing)

Directions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough

    In a bowl, add flour, salt, yeast and oil. Mix well. Gradually add water and knead until a soft dough forms. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the Flatbreads

    Grease your hands lightly with ghee and knead the dough again. Divide it into 4 portions and make balls. Dust the work surface with flour and roll each ball into a thin flatbread. Heat a griddle and cook the flatbreads on both sides until done. Set aside.

  3. Step 3: Cook the Chicken

    Heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan. Add chicken and cook until its color changes. Add paprika, cumin powder, salt, red chili powder and garlic powder. Mix well and cook until the chicken is completely done. Set aside.

  4. Step 4: Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a bowl or jug, whisk together eggs, tomatoes, capsicum, fresh coriander and salt.

  5. Step 5: Assemble the Quesadilla

    Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Pour in the egg mixture and spread it evenly. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then place one flatbread on top. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1 minute.

  6. Step 6: Add the Chicken

    Lightly grease the flatbread with oil and carefully flip it. Add the cooked chicken, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Place another flatbread on top and gently press.

  7. Step 7: Cook Until Golden

    Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 seconds. Lightly grease the top flatbread with oil and carefully flip. Cover and cook for another 1 minute, or until golden and the cheese has melted.

  8. Step 8: Serve

    Cut into pieces and serve hot with your favourite dip or sauce.

Tips for Perfect Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

  • Rest the dough for 15 minutes to make it softer and easier to roll.
  • Add water gradually while kneading to achieve a soft, manageable dough.
  • Cook the chicken completely before assembling the quesadillas.
  • Keep the heat low while assembling and cooking so the eggs cook through and the cheese melts without burning the flat-breads.
  • Use a wide spatula and flip carefully to prevent the filling from spilling out.
  • Use freshly grated cheddar and mozzarella for a delicious, gooey cheese filling.
  • Serve hot with garlic sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, or your favourite dip.