Ssamjang Chicken Quesadilla
Golden quesadillas spread with ssamjang paste, chicken, and melted cheese for a bold Korean twist.
Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 tbsp ssamjang paste
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced(optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of the ssamjang paste until evenly coated.
- 2
Spread the remaining ssamjang paste in a thin layer over two tortillas. Top with chicken, cheese, and green onions, then close with the remaining tortillas.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes total.
- 4
Slice into wedges and serve warm, optionally with extra ssamjang or kimchi on the side.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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