Meal Kit
BBQ Pineapple and Chicken Quesadillas
with cilantro crema and green onion
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
They once said pineapple didn't belong on a pizza. My friends, they were wrong. The ubiquitous "they" are wrong again, when they poo-poo pineapple in quesadillas. But you and I know better, with the sweetness of the pineapple and the sweetness of the BBQ coming together in perfect synergy. These hand-held wonders will make your dinner special. Who cares what they say? Tip: Easier way to mince cilantro? Gather them all in one hand and lay on the cutting board. Use your knife in a rocking motion to cut, then turn 90 degrees and repeat until the herbs are properly minced!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 oz. Pineapple Chunks
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2 oz. Sour Cream
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 2 Green Onions
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. BBQ Spice Rub
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Nutrition (per serving) bP8kLN3z
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat36g
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Protein53g
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Sodium1580mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using whole chicken breasts, cut into 1" dice and follow same instructions as diced chicken.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as chicken in step 2, cooking with spice rub and a pinch of saltand breaking up meat until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes. Drain oil from pan before cooking pineapple, if desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop cilantro (no need to stem).
Pat pineapple dry and coarsely chop.Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.Pat diced chicken dry, and season all over with spice rub and a pinch of salt. -
2 Cook the Chicken Mixture
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
Add white portions of green onions and pineapple. Stir occasionally until green onion is softened, 1-2 minutes.Transfer chicken mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in BBQ sauce until chicken is coated.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Place cheese evenly on half of each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture.
Fold tortilla over chicken and cheese. -
4 Cook the Quesadillas
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan. Working in batches, add two or three quesadillas (there should be no overlap). Cook until golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side.
Transfer quesadillas to a plate. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding 1 tsp. olive oil for each batch. -
5 Make Cilantro Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and cilantro.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing quesadillas with green portions of green onions, and serving cilantro crema on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!
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