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Chicken and Poblano Quesadillas with Guacamole

Recipe From from Weber's Charcoal Grilling™ by Jamie Purviance

Fuel Type:
  • People

    Serves 4 to 6

  • Prep Time

    15 min.

  • Marinating Time

    3 to 4 h

  • Grilling Time

    12 to 18 min.

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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Paste

  • Completed step 2 large garlic cloves
  • Completed step 1 jalapeno chile pepper, stem removed
  • Completed step 25 grams tightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • Completed step 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 2 tablespoons tequila
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
  • Completed step 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each about 170 grams

Guacamole

  • Completed step 2 Hass avocados, pitted and skins removed
  • Completed step 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Completed step 2 medium garlic cloves
  • Completed step ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Completed step 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Completed step ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
  • Completed step 2 medium poblano chile peppers, stems removed
  • Completed step 4 flour tortillas (25 centimetres)
  • Completed step 200 grams grated Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • In a food processor mince the garlic and jalapeno. Add the remaining paste ingredients and process until smooth. Spread the paste on all sides of the chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • In a medium bowl mash the avocados with the back of a fork and immediately mix in the lime juice. Roughly chop the garlic, then sprinkle the salt over the garlic and, using the side of a knife, crush the garlic with the salt until you create a smooth paste. Add the garlic mixture, cilantro and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (180°C to 230°C).
  • Grill the chicken over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the juices run clear and the meat is opaque in the centre, 8 to 12 minutes, turning once. At the same time, grill the poblano chile peppers over direct medium heat until evenly charred on all sides, 7 to 9 minutes, turning as needed. Remove from the grill and allow to cool. Cut the chicken into thin slices. Peel away the charred skins from the chile peppers and roughly chop the flesh.
    Grill the chicken over medium heat, with the lid closed, until the juices run clear and the meat is opaque in the centre, 8 to 12 minutes, turning once. At the same time, grill the poblano chile peppers over medium heat until evenly charred on all sides, 7 to 9 minutes, turning as needed. Remove from the grill and allow to cool. Cut the chicken into thin slices. Peel away the charred skins from the chile peppers and roughly chop the flesh.
  • Lay the tortillas in a single layer on a work surface. Evenly divide the chicken, chile peppers and cheese over half of each tortilla. Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling, creating a half circle, and press down firmly. Grill the quesadillas over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until well marked and the cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once. Allow the quesadillas to cool for a minute or two before cutting into wedges. Serve warm with the guacamole spooned on the top of each wedge.
    Lay the tortillas in a single layer on a work surface. Evenly divide the chicken, chile peppers and cheese over half of each tortilla. Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling, creating a half circle, and press down firmly. Grill the quesadillas over medium heat, with the lid closed, until well marked and the cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once. Allow the quesadillas to cool for a minute or two before cutting into wedges. Serve warm with the guacamole spooned on the top of each wedge.

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