Chicken Quesadillas with Zesty Corn Salsa Recipe

Chicken Quesadillas with Zesty Corn Salsa Recipe

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Grilled chicken quesadillas with zesty corn salsa and melted cheese. Great for quick dinners, game nights, or casual meals.

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Ingredients

  • For the zesty corn salsa:
  • 1 tablespoon mild honey, such as clover
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 2–3 limes
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ small red onion, diced (approximately ½ cup)
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced (approx. 1 ½ Tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) organic Green Valley Whole Kernel Corn, drained and rinsed
  • For the quesadillas:
  • 8 (8”) flour tortillas, whole wheat if possible
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 8 ounces)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • for garnish: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

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