Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

sliced

0.5 tbsp

Soy sauce

2 unit

Green Chillies

slit

0.33 cup

Spring Onion (Bulb & Greens)

chopped

6 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Mozzarella cheese

grated

2 inch

Ginger

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Tomato Ketchup

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 tbsp

Sweet and Spicy Red Chilli Sauce (Tomato Chilli Sauce)

1 tbsp

Corn flour

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

300 g

Chicken breasts

cut into strips

4 tbsp

Butter

softened

4 unit

Tortillas

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the chilli chicken filling.

Step 2
~3 min

Mix corn flour with water to make a slurry.

Step 3
~3 min

Stir in soy sauce, ketchup, chilli sauce, and salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat oil in a wok or large pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Add garlic, ginger, green chillies, and spring onions; stir fry for 30 seconds.

Step 6
~3 min

Add chicken strips and capsicum; cook until chicken is cooked and capsicum is tender.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir in the corn flour mixture; cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 8
~3 min

Garnish with spring onion leaves and set aside to cool.

Step 9
~3 min

Heat tortillas on a skillet for 10-15 seconds on each side.

Step 10
~3 min

Place chilli chicken filling on one half of the tortilla.

Step 11
~3 min

Sprinkle grated cheese over the filling.

Step 12
~3 min

Fold the tortilla in half to create a semi-circular quesadilla.

Step 13
~3 min

Smear softened butter on top of the quesadilla.

Step 14
~3 min

Grill on the skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chilli to your spice preference.

Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor.

Serve with sour cream or guacamole.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chilli chicken can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

A side salad complements the dish well.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

party
weeknight dinner
game day

Popularity Score

70/100

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