There is one caveat when using leftover grilled meat. As the meat chills, the flavors recede, becoming quieter and mellower. For these quesadillas that I made out of Sunday's grilled chicken thighs, shredded and stuffed into a corn tortilla with a little cheese and quickly toasted, I stirred together a lime-zest-imbued cucumber and avocado salsa that added a welcome citrus edge.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the avocado, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, salt and pepper.
- Sandwich some of the chicken and cheese between two tortillas; repeat with the remaining chicken, cheese and tortillas. Brush the top and bottom of each quesadilla lightly with oil.
- Heat a large, nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook the quesadillas, in batches, if necessary, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp and golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
- Cut into wedges and top with some of the salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 378 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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