• 1.5 boneless, skinless chicken breast • 2/3 cup frozen limeade concentrate • 1 large sweet onion, julienned • 1 medium sweet orange pepper, julienned • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • Salt & pepper to taste • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas (or gluten free) • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend • 1 tbsp butter, melted • 1 tbsp lime juice • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped • Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and add limeade concentrate. Seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 6 hours. 2. In a skillet, sauté onion and peppers in oil until tender; season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside. 3. Prepare grill rack for cooking and heat to medium high heat. 4. Remove chicken from marinade and discard. Grill chicken, covered for about 5-8 minutes per side or until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°F. 5. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch strips, set aside. 6. On one half of each tortilla, layer cheese, chicken, peppers, onions and top with more cheese; fold over. 7. Preheat oven to 350°F. 8. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet. Combine melted butter and lime juice and brush on tops of tortillas. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tops are slightly browned. 9. Cut into wedges, sprinkle with cilantro & serve with lime wedges if desired.
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