Chicken Quesadillas

I don't know if it's the Cinco de Mayo celebrating or not, but I am definitely hankering for some Tex-Mex flavored food this week.

One of the things I've been trying to do lately is recreate the spicy sauce from Taco Bell.  And yes, I know what you're thinking.  And I see the shivers of apprehension and disgust crawling down your back.

But, for anyone who's been to college and/or lived primarily on take-out for an extended period of time knows that among fast food chains, there are a few diamonds in the rough.  Such as...

Big Mac Secret Sauce (you may now divert your attention to the Thousand Islands Burger)

Olive Garden's Salad and Breadsticks

Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin' Onion Dip

Texas Roadhouse's Sweet Butter

But I digress...

When you're trying to make a name for yourself as a true foodie, one of the skills you must master is the art of adapting your favorite take-out goodies into homemade treats that are always 100% healthier and more delicious.  Wax on... wax off...

One of the sauces on my to-do list was this spicy sauce.  In fact, the focus of my day was truly on this sauce alone, but I felt that at least a small dose of my time should include making dinner, so I rolled out some quesadillas in order to test-drive this mix.  Dinner accomplished.



Chicken Quesadillas
(adapted from Food.com)

Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp minced jalapeno
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Salt & Pepper to taste

Quesadilla:
4 tortillas
2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
2 cups Cheddar cheese

Additional Toppings:
Salsa
Sour Cream
Finely chopped Cilantro


For the sauce, combine all ingredients until smooth.

Slather the sauce onto a tortilla.  Cover half of the tortilla with 1/2 cup each of chicken and cheese.  Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.

Cook in a skillet over medium until the tortilla is browned.  Garnish with toppings.




Listening to:  Rihanna - Birthday Cake