Teriyaki Chicken Quesadillas
Crisp flour tortillas stuffed with sticky teriyaki chicken, peppers and melted cheddar, a fun fusion supper.
Made with Flour tortillas and Teriyaki sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.89 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through with no pink.
5 min 30 s - 2
Add the pepper and fry for 2 minutes. Pour in your ready made teriyaki sauce (see the base recipe) and bubble for 1 to 2 minutes until sticky. Stir in the spring onions and tip onto a plate.
3 min - 3
Lay 4 tortillas (use your ready made flour tortillas, see the base recipe) on a board. Scatter half the cheese over them, add the chicken mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
- 4
Top each with a second tortilla and press down firmly.
- 5
Wipe the pan, add a little oil and cook each quesadilla over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese has melted.
5 min - 6
Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Tips
- Keep the filling fairly dry. A wet filling makes the tortillas soggy and the cheese will not seal them.
- Use a lid or a plate on top for the first minute to help the cheese melt.
- Add sweetcorn or sliced jalapeños for extra flavour.
Storing and freezing
Best fresh. Keeps 2 days in the fridge, cooled within 1 hour. Reheat in a hot dry pan or oven until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use shop bought tortillas?
Yes, any 20 cm flour tortillas work. Homemade tortillas are softer and puff up nicely in the pan.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Make the filling up to 1 day ahead and keep it chilled. Assemble and fry the quesadillas just before serving.
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EFNFHPDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.