Grilled Chicken + Red Onion Quesadillas
These Grilled Chicken + Red Onion Quesadillas are packed with grilled flavor! We make them at least once a month during the summer in our house.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 703kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeno seeded and deveined
- ½ Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Quesadilla:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red onion cut into ½” slices
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated
- 4 10” flour tortillas
- Salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Place chicken breasts in a small dish and coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush the onion slices with olive oil. Place chicken and onions on grill, and grill for 10-12 minutes or until done. Transfer cooked chicken and onions to a cutting board. Dice until ½”-1” pieces.
- Lay out the 4 tortillas and distribute cheese, chicken, and onions evenly. Fold in half and place on grill over medium heat. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cheese has fully melted. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1648mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 3mg
