Grilled Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 6 (about 7-8 inches in diameter) Fresh Tortillas
- 3 Pcs Grilled Chicken Breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 Ears Fresh Sweet Corn, husked
- 300 g Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
- 4 Tbsp of Marinate (mixed with 2 Tbsp of Peanut Oil)
- Guacamole
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- 3 Pcs (about 530g) Chicken Breasts, boneless
- Marinate
- 3 Tbsp Lime Juice (2 Limes)
- 2 Thai Birdâs Eye Chilies, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Mint Leaves
- 3 Tbsp Finely Chopped Cilantro
- 1 ½ Tbsp Fish Sauce
- ¼ Cup Peanut Oil, or Vegetable Oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 123g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 290 | |
| Calories from Fat 195 | 67% |
| Total Fat 21.94g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 8.45g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium 262mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 3.85g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.74g | 0% |
| Protein 19.74g | 32% |
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