Margarita Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz each)
3/4 cup thawed frozen limeade concentrate
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium sweet orange pepper , julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper , julienned
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges, optional

Directions:

Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add limeade concentrate. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
In a large skillet, saute the onion and sweet peppers in oil until tender; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut chicken into 1/4-in. strips; set aside.
On one half of each tortilla, layer Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, pepper mixture and cheddar cheese; fold over. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet. Combine butter and lime juice; brush over tortillas. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges if desired. Yield: 16 wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	89.57 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.13g	8%
Cholesterol	12.48mg	4%
Sodium	124.94mg	5%
Potassium	71.29mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.53g	3%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	2%
Protein	3.55g	7%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	33.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.65 Kcal (702 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.6g	8%
Cholesterol	23.36mg	4%
Sodium	233.86mg	5%
Potassium	133.44mg	2%
Total Carbs	14.09g	3%
Sugars	4.18g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	2%
Protein	6.64g	7%
Vitamin C	20.2mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	62.1mg	3%

* 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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