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Chicken Quesadillas with Serrano Chiles and White Cheddar (Dave Lieberman) Recipe

Chicken Quesadillas with Serrano Chiles and White Cheddar (Dave Lieberman) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lb chicken thighs (about 5 thighs )
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for cast iron skillet
1 medium onion, chopped
5 or 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried cumin
1 (26-oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
8 to 10 flour tortillas
1 (8-oz) can whole serrano chiles, roughly chopped
8 - oz grated sharp white cheddar
chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions:

For the chicken:
Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Brown the chicken well on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and saute onion, garlic, oregano and cumin for a few minutes. Stir in tomatoes, lime juice, sugar and salt. Add chicken back to the sauce bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
Remove chicken from cooking liquid and let rest until cool enough to handle. Pull the meat from the bone and toss with the cooking liquid. Discard the bones and skin.
Assemble and cook the tortillas:
Rub a cast iron skillet lightly with vegetable oil and heat over medium flame.
Sprinkle cheese all over the tortilla. Top with pulled chicken, serranos and another tortilla. Toast on each side in the skillet until warmed through and cheese has completely melted. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1570.47 Kcal (6575 kJ)
Calories from fat	1200.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	133.35g	205%
Cholesterol	301.9mg	101%
Sodium	1373.24mg	57%
Potassium	487.71mg	10%
Total Carbs	52.34g	17%
Sugars	5.21g	21%
Dietary Fiber	5.15g	21%
Protein	42.12g	84%
Vitamin C	35.4mg	59%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	285.2mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	355.81 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat	271.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.21g	205%
Cholesterol	68.4mg	101%
Sodium	311.13mg	57%
Potassium	110.5mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.86g	17%
Sugars	1.18g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	21%
Protein	9.54g	84%
Vitamin C	8mg	59%
Iron	0.7mg	18%
Calcium	64.6mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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