Chicken Quesadilla

Method

1. 1

   To make the tortilla, combine the flour, salt and baking powder together. Add the butter and mix it into the flour.

   MaidaSaltBaking PowderButter

2. 2

   Add the warm water a little at a time. Knead it for approximately 5-10 minutes or until you get a smooth dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.

   Water

3. 3

   Cut the chicken into half to make two thinner pieces. Add lemon juice and olive oil to them.

   Chicken Breast FilletLemon JuiceSunflower Oil

4. 4

   Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix together. Add the spice mix and coat the chicken completely.

   Red Chilli PowderPaprika PowderSaltBlack Pepper PowderCumin PowderDried OreganoGarlic PowderOnion Powder

5. 5

   Add oil to a pan and cook the chicken over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until completely cooked.

   Sunflower Oil

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the pan and add onion, garlic and capsicum. Season with salt and saute on high heat for 3 minutes.

   OnionSaltGarlicGreen Capsicum

7. 7

   Cut the cooked chicken into cubes and set aside.

8. 8

   After the dough is rested, knead again for 1 minute. Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll out each portion into a very thin disc.

9. 9

   Cook over medium heat until golden spots begin to appear on both sides. Keep the tortillas covered in a cloth.

10. 10

    To assemble the quesadillas, spread cheese on the tortilla. Spread some of the onion mixture and the chicken on one half. Fold the tortilla in half.

    Grated Cheese

11. 11

    In a pan, heat the oil and pan fry the quesadillas on medium heat until they turn crisp and the cheese has melted.

    Sunflower Oil