Coyote Quesadilla
- 1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Blackening Spice, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces canned refried beans
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 3 large flour tortillas
- Black Bean Salsa, recipe follows
- Chipotle Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly crack black pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium corn kernels, drained
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded, small dice
- 2 tablespoons peeled and finely diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup ranch dressing, store-bought
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast, trim off any excess fat, and rub with 1 tablespoon of the Blackening Spice.
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat, add the chicken and cook until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side.
- Remove to a cutting board, cool slightly and slice.
- Cover to keep warm.
- Heat the beans in a small pot over low heat until heated through and keep warm.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients and have them ready for assembly.
- Heat a griddle or cast iron pan to high and toast the tortillas on both sides until crisp (if you try to fold them, they will crack).
- Lay out 1 tortilla on a cookie sheet and evenly spread it with half of the beans, 1/3 of the cheeses, 1/2 of the blackened chicken, 1 tablespoon of the green onions, and cover with a second tortilla.
- Repeat this layering order with the remaining ingredients.
- Finish with the third tortilla and garnish with the remaining cheese, cilantro and diced tomatoes.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and portion with a slicing knife into 4 wedges.
- Serve with the Black Bean Salsa and Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Gently mix all of the ingredients in a large container.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Process all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the dressing into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/coyote-quesadilla-recipe.html (may not work)