Chicken Quesadilla

Who doesn’t love quesadilla? Here’s to a rewarding yet interesting recipe that’s easy to carry on the go. It consists of a tortilla that is filled primarily with minced chicken mixture and then cooked on a griddle or stove. Doesn’t that sound tempting? Let’s get started right away!

Why is it healthy?

• Chicken is rich in an array of important nutrients such as protein, niacin, selenium and phosphorus.
• Chicken is high in vitamin B6, which is beneficial in preventing heart attacks.
• Chicken is beneficial in building stronger muscles and promote healthier bones, decreasing the risk of injuries and diseases such as osteoporosis.
• Eggs are a nutritionally rich source of nutrients such as vitamins and complete protein.
• Eggs are rich in the antioxidants which play a protective role in reducing the risk of certain eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Who is it for?

This delicious recipe will keep you full, healthy and energized. Its nutrient-rich profile makes it an excellent addition to the diets of people with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, lowering risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is also a wholesome and nourishing recipe that you can enjoy any time! So why not have some?

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⌛ Preparation Time: 40–45 mins

🍽️ Serves: 1

🥗 Ingredients:

• Chicken (minced)- 200 gram
• Oil- 1 tablespoon
• Onion (chopped)- 1/4 cup
• Red Chili Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam Masala- 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato (chopped)- 1/4 cup
• Salt- as per taste
• Egg- 1 whole
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 teaspoon
• Ginger Garlic Paste- 1/2 teaspoon
• Whole wheat flour- 1/2 cup

✋ Method

For the dough

1. In a bowl, add whole wheat flour, salt, oil and mix well. Add water slowly and knead a soft and firm dough. Cover and rest the dough for 20 minutes.

For the stuffing

1. In the mean time, start preparing the stuffing. In a pan, heat oil, add chopped onion and cook until the onion becomes soft. Then add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell wears off.
2. Then, add chopped chicken, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and sautee until the chicken gets cooked thoroughly.
3. Next, add chopped tomato and cook until the tomato becomes soft and mushy. Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves. Let the stuffing cool.

How to proceed

1. In a small bowl, beat the egg with salt, chopped onion, coriander leaves and keep it ready.
2. Divide the dough into small equal sized balls and roll each ball into a thin and flat circle. Place a spoonful of chicken stuffing, add a spoonful of egg mixture on the stuffing and fold the edges into a square shape tortilla.
3. Then, heat oil in a skillet and place the folded tortilla and cook on both the sides over a low to medium heat until the color changes to golden brown. Cut the chicken quesadilla into a half and serve
4. Chicken Quesadilla is ready! :)