{"id":"43af3e0d-af44-4148-bb65-9a09414ceb36","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/43af3e0d-af44-4148-bb65-9a09414ceb36","source_url":"https://hostthetoast.com/jamaican-jerk-chicken-quesadillas/","title":"Jamaican Jerk Chicken Quesadillas","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT40M","total_time":"PT55M","image_url":"https://hostthetoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2-04-14-038-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves","item":"boneless, skinless chicken breast halves","quantity":2},{"text":"3-4 tablespoons Walkerswood mild Jamaican jerk seasoning","item":"Walkerswood mild Jamaican jerk seasoning","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons orange juice","item":"orange juice","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained","item":"dark red kidney beans","quantity":0.5,"unit":"can","preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped","item":"cilantro","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4 large flour tortillas","item":"large flour tortillas","quantity":4},{"text":"12 oz creamy havarti cheese","item":"creamy havarti cheese","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 green plantain, made into tostones","item":"green plantain, made into tostones","quantity":1},{"text":"1 mango, diced","item":"mango","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped","item":"jalapeno","quantity":1,"preparation":"seeded and finely chopped"},{"text":"1/3 medium onion, finely chopped","item":"medium onion","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped","item":"cilantro","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"Juice of 1 lime","item":"Juice of 1 lime"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in the chicken breasts. Boil the until chicken is fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Check to make sure there is no pink remaining, but don’t overcook or the chicken will be rubbery."},{"number":2,"text":"Shred the chicken with two forks and mix in a large bowl with the jerk seasoning and orange juice. Add the kidney beans and cilantro and toss to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Make the tostones and then drain out the excess oil from the pan, leaving just enough to prevent the quesadillas from sticking to the pan. Heat to medium."},{"number":4,"text":"Layer the quesadilla fillings as follows: tortilla, cheese, tostones, chicken and bean mixture, cheese, tortilla. You should have enough for 2 large quesadillas. Make sure none of the fillings are too close to the edges of the quesadilla or they will spill out when the cheese begins to melt."},{"number":5,"text":"Put the quesadilla in the pan and cook on each side until golden brown and the cheese is completely melted."},{"number":6,"text":"While the quesadilla cooks, mix together the mango salsa ingredients."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve the quesadilla warm with the mango salsa on top."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:11.772058+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:11.772058+00:00"}