Lunche for 1
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
$10.72for 420 minServes 1
Grilled chicken and barbecue sauce fill a crisp tortilla with melted cheese, onion, and cilantro.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
 | BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.03Typical price |
 | Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.68 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer
$2.68 per serving$10.72 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 3-oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast cutlet
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp bbq sauce with 45 calories or less per 2-tbsp. serving (optional)
- 1 large high-fiber flour tortilla with 110 calories or less
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mexican-blend cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- nonstick spray
Steps
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high, about 400 F, and coat it with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder and onion powder, then grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce, slice it, and place it on half the tortilla.
- Add the cheese, red onion, and cilantro, then fold the tortilla over the filling.
- Grill the quesadilla for 2 minutes per side until crisp and the cheese melts.
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