Crispy Low Calorie Chicken Quesadillas
Cheesy crispy low calorie quesadillas that are perfect for weight loss. Made with juicy chicken thighs, bell peppers and lime to make the ultimate comfort food.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium boneless chicken thigh chopped into small pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tap paprika
- ½ teaspoon ancho chilli flakes
- ¾ teaspoon garlic granules/powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion granules/powder
- 2 teaspoon oil for cooking
- 1 small brown onion
- 60g frozen sliced mixed bell peppers
- 1 sprig coriander/cilantro chopped
- 1 sprig oregano chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 low carb tortilla wraps
- 60g grated hard mozzarella or mild cheddar
Instructions
- Add the chopped chicken thigh to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, ancho chilli flakes, garlic powder and onion powder then set aside.
- Place a frying pan on a medium heat then add 1 teaspoon oil. Add the sliced onions and mixed peppers to the pan and cook for 4 – 5 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- To the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil then add in the chicken and cook for 8 - 10 minutes until cooked through and slightly golden. Add in the coriander and oregano then add the lime juice and stir through. Add the onions and peppers back into the pan and combine. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place a low carb tortilla into a pan on medium heat for 2 minutes. Turn the tortilla over and add 15g cheese to one half. Top with half of the chicken and pepper mix and then sprinkle 15g cheese on top of the chicken.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes until golden and crispy on both sides and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the other tortilla then slice and serve.