Maple Bacon Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
For the Maple Bacon
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1 lb. uncooked sliced bacon (unflavored)
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2 T. Fuller’s Sugarhouse pure maple syrup
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2 T. Fuller’s Sugarhouse pure maple sugar
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1 T. Dry Mustard
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1/2 T. Himalayan Salt
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1/4 T. Cayenne Pepper
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1/2 T. Cumin
For the Quesadillas
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2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken, cooked and cut
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1 1/2 C. Shredded Mexican Cheese
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12 Flour Tortillas
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(optional) vegetables such as green and red peppers, corn, onion
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Wrap a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, add Fuller’s Sugarhouse pure maple syrup, Fuller’s Sugarhouse pure maple sugar, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper and cumin. Mix well.
- Coat the bacon by dredging it in the maple mixture. Place the bacon in a single layer onto the wire rack.
- Bake in the center of the oven for approx. 25 – 30 minutes. Check frequently. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the rack. Break into size of your preference.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill gate.
- Begin building quesadilla. Start with a tortilla, sprinkle a thin layer of cheese, then bacon and chicken and desired vegetables. Add more cheese before placing the top tortilla on.
- Grill until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut quesadillas in wedges and serve.
