BBQ Pineapple Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 an onion, chopped
- 1/3 whole fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
Pineapple Guacamole
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 whole fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine bbq sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
- Toss the chicken with half the sauce. Grill chicken until cooked through. At the same time, grill the pineapple until the edges caramelize. Allow both to cool then chop into bite size pieces.
- To make the guacamole, mash the avocado with a fork in a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Heat a large skillet on stove over medium heat, coating skillet with a bit of oil.
- Using one tortilla per quesadilla, fill one side with the chicken, pineapple, rice, cheese, and remaining bbq sauce; fold tortilla in half. Cook on skillet, turning half way, until both sides are crispy and the cheese has melted. Serve with guacamole.
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