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Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas

These Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas are filled with gochugaru-spiced chicken, kimchi and melted cheese in a Korean twist on a Tex-Mex classic.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Korean, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 372kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

Gochugaru chicken:

  • 1 C cooked rotisserie chicken shredded or cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili pepper) adjust to your taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • sea salt optional, to your taste

For the quesadillas:

  • 4 tortillas flour or corn
  • 1 C Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ½ C kimchi drained

Gochujang sour cream:

Garnish (optional):

  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 green onion/scallion chopped

Instructions

Make the quesadillas:

  • In a small bowl, combine the seasonings for the chicken: gochugaru, garlic powder (or finely minced garlic), black pepper, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  • Add in the chicken and toss to combine.
  • Heat up a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Place a tortilla onto the pan.
  • Sprinkle on some Monterey Jack cheese onto the tortilla and layer on the seasoned chicken.
  • Add the kimchi over the top and sprinkle on more cheese.
  • Place a 2nd tortilla on top and press firmly with a spatula.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until the tortilla is slightly crisp and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula and cook for another few minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Remove from the pan and place onto a cutting board.
  • Cut into wedges, garnish with additional sesame seeds, chopped green onions and cilantro and serve with gochujang sour cream (recipe below).

Make the gochujang sour cream:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon gochujang with 1-2 teaspoon hot water and mix until smooth.
  • Stir in ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar or honey.
  • Mix in the sour cream and stir until combined.
  • Serve with the Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas.

Notes

Yield: 2 large quesadillas that can serve 3-4 people.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 2mg