Chicken Quesadilla with Peruvian Avocado Salsa

Chicken Quesadilla with Peruvian Avocado Salsa

šŸ½ļø Makes: 2Ā 
šŸ”Ŗ Prep time: 10 minsĀ 
šŸ”„ Cook time: 15–18 minsĀ 
āœ… No added sugar and no seed oilsĀ 
āš–ļø Net carbs: 6g per portionĀ 
šŸ’Ŗ Protein: 44g per portionĀ 


Crispy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying. Golden low-carb tortillas filled with juicy, spice-rubbed chicken and melted cheddar, finished with a bright, zesty avocado and tomato salsa and a punch of fu:di Peruvian chilli heat.Ā 


IngredientsĀ 

Chicken & quesadilla fillingĀ 

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighsĀ 
  • 1 small red onionĀ 
  • 1–2 garlic clovesĀ 
  • 1 heaped tsp ground cuminĀ 
  • 1 heaped tsp sweet smoked paprikaĀ 
  • Pinch chilli flakesĀ 
  • 1–2 Romano peppersĀ 
  • 2–3 spring onionsĀ 
  • Handful cheddar cheeseĀ 
  • Extra virgin olive oil or gheeĀ 
  • Sea saltĀ 
  • Black pepperĀ 

Peruvian avocado & tomato salsaĀ 

  • 1 ripe avocadoĀ 
  • 1 spring onionĀ 
  • ½ tomatoĀ 
  • ½–1 limeĀ 
  • 1 jalapeƱo or red chilliĀ 
  • Small handful corianderĀ 
  • fu:di Peruvian Chilli SauceĀ 
  • Sea saltĀ 
  • Black pepperĀ 

To serveĀ 

  • 2 low-carb tortilla wraps (around 1.8g net carbs each)Ā 

Let's Begin!

Step 1 - Cook the chicken filling

Dice the red onion and garlic. Slice the peppers and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place a frying pan over medium heat and add a small knob of ghee or a splash of olive oil. Add the onion and peppers and cook gently until softened and lightly caramelised.Ā 
Add the chicken, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is golden, juicy and cooked through.Ā 
Remove from the heat and fold through the sliced spring onions.Ā 

Step 2 - Make the Peruvian avocado salsaĀ 

Thinly slice the spring onion. Dice the avocado and tomato, finely chop the chilli, andĀ roughly chop the coriander.Ā 
Add to a bowl with lime juice, a generous squirt of fu:di Peruvian Chilli Sauce, salt and pepper. Gently fold to keep the salsa chunky and fresh.Ā 

Step 3 - Build the quesadillasĀ 

Lightly grease a non-stick pan and warm over medium-low heat. Lay a tortilla in the pan and scatter grated cheddar evenly across the surface. Spoon the warm chicken mixture over one half of the tortilla.Ā 

Step 4 - Toast and meltĀ 

Fold the tortilla over and cook gently until the base is golden and crisp and the cheese has melted. Flip carefully and toast the other side until evenly golden.Ā 
Repeat with the second tortilla.Ā 

Step 5 - Slice and finishĀ 

Rest briefly, then cut each quesadilla in half.Ā 

Serve!

Serve hot with a generous spoon of Peruvian avocado salsa. Crisp tortilla, molten cheese, smoky spiced chicken and fresh, zingy heat in every bite.Ā 


Chef’s Tip!Ā 

Keep the heat gentle when toasting - slow melting gives you crisp tortillas without drying out the filling.Ā 

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