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5 from 1 vote

Thai Peanut Quesadillas

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients 

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco or cayenne pepper sauce
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 8 9- to 10-inch flour or wheat tortillas
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack Cheddar cheese grated
  • cup thinly slice green onions
  • ½ cup diced roasted salted peanuts
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Brown chicken in a large non-stick skillet until it is cooked through.
  • Mix together ginger, hot sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir into chicken.
  • Lay 4 tortillas on the counter and spread ⅓ cup cheese over each. Spread 1 cup chicken over cheese. Sprinkle some onions, peanuts, and cilantro over cheese. Spread another 3/3 cup cheese over top.
  • Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas into a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. (I used an electric griddle.) Place one of the remaining tortillas on top. Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets.
  • Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently, until bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
  • Turn over, cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Repeat this process for remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.