Gourmet Cookie Bouquets Recipe Blog

You might think this blog is filled with gourmet desserts, but allow us to take a turn for something different. Afterall, it's grilling season!  Here's a great recipe that can be made on the grill or in the kitchen.  Chicken, onions and barbecue sauce come together in tortilla shells to create a taste sensation!

Ingredients

2 medium size purple onions, caramelized
20 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
6 oz smoked cheddar, grated
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand - we use Sweet & Sassy Famous Dave's)
5 - 10" flour tortillas

Directions

Caramelize the 2 medium onions in a saucepan and set aside for later use.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill either on an outdoor grill or inside on a Foreman grill for 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside (you could also use a stove top grill pan inside). Let chicken rest 4 minutes, and then thinly slice on the bias.

Once onions are done, remove them from the saucepan. Pour the bbq sauce into the onion saucepan and cook on medium low for 3 minutes until slightly reduced and sticky. Stir in the sliced chicken to coat.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or outdoor grill on medium heat. Place 5 tortillas on a large greased baking sheet for indoor baking or directly on a greased outdoor grill. Divide and layer the cheese, chicken and onions among the 5 tortillas and season with salt and pepper, to taste (put ingredients on only 1/2 of each tortilla because they will be folded over to form half circle shaped sandwiches). Fold the tortillas in half pressing down to hold in place. Brush the top tortillas with olive oil or spray with Pam. Bake in oven or grill for 7 minutes, then carefully flip the quesadillas over baking or grilling for about 5 more minutes (or until the tortillas are slightly crisp and the cheese has melted). Cut into thirds or quarters and serve on a platter with sour cream.

If you love grilling or know someone who loves to grill, check out these great BBQ baskets.