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    Published: Apr 21, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2023 by Nisha · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas as featured on Good Morning America!

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    Delicious BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas are made on whole wheat tortillas and are the perfect combo of sweet & spicy.

    BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas

    When the producers of ABC’s Good Morning America contacted me to be part of their Farmers’ Market Flip Segment, I was ecstatic! 

    BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas

    The night before I was so excited and anxious that I barely got any sleep. The show airs at 7 AM, so I had to be out the door by 4:30 AM. I felt so special when a Black SUV picked me up and the driver said, “I’m here from ABC for Nisha!”

    Nisha - Good Morning America

    Once I arrived at ABC Studios in Times Square, I went through security and finally made it up to the Good Morning America Green Room. One of the perks of being on TV is getting your hair and makeup done by a highly skilled professional. I was extremely happy with the outcome! I also met my competitor of the cook-off Tayo who is based out of LA and has his own blog.

    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas

    At 5:45 AM, the producer came around and rehearsed what we were going to say and do. It was fun for me to see all the moving pieces that go into making a show successful, especially one that is LIVE. Everyone on the set was super friendly – Michael Strahan, Jesse Palmer (who was once a BACHELOR), and Lara Spencer. I don’t think I’ve been in a room where I’ve seen so much energy. It's great to see people this happy and lively so early in the morning!

    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas

    For this particular Farmers’ Market segment, the secret ingredient was corn. I decided to whip up a dish that would please everyone’s palette and opted for BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas. In case you missed the clip, here it is on ABC!

    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas

    I prepared my quesadillas with caramelized onions, chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese on whole wheat tortillas.

    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas

    These BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas are sweet, savory and have a slight kick. As Lara Spencer said on the show when she first tasted them, “I love the quesadilla.“  The grilled corn and caramelized onions add so much flavor to this dish.

    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas

    Garnish with cilantro, pico de gallo, salsa, or sour cream, but you must have avocado. Avocado makes everything better! A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PRODUCERS OF ABC & GOOD MORNING AMERICA! You guys made my day! The experience was surreal and one that I will never forget! Thank you!!!

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    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas

    BBQ Chicken & Corn Quesadillas as featured on Good Morning America!

    5 from 1 vote
    By: Nisha
    Delicious BBQ Chicken Corn Quesadillas are made on whole wheat tortillas and the perfect combo of sweet & spicy.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 4 Quesadillas
    Calories 586 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    for the corn

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • ¾ frozen corn grilled

    for the chicken quesadillas

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper use ½ teaspoon for less heat
    • 1 medium onion sliced
    • 1 pound chicken breast cut into small cubes
    • ⅓ cup Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce & Marinade or your favorite BBQ sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • very little salt little salt since tthe bbq sauce and cheese have salt
    • 4 whole wheat tortillas
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated, I love sharp cheddar

    Instructions
     

    • Run the frozen corn under cold water and dry.
    • Heat up a cast-iron skillet on medium heat, once hot, add a teaspoon of oil. Add the corn. Cook for 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
    • In the meantime, slice the onion. Set aside.
    • Then cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
    • Once the corn is done, this is what you will have. Love those grill marks. Remove the corn from the skillet.
    • In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of oil. Add the onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes until caramelized.
    • In the meantime, grate the cheddar cheese.
    • Once the onions are done, this is what you should have.
    • Move the onions to the side of the skillet and add the cubed chicken breast. Also add crushed pepper flakes. Stir and cook the chicken for about 6 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
    • This is what you should have.
    • Now add the BBQ sauce to the chicken.
    • Also add the corn.
    • Season with black pepper, and VERY LITTLE salt, there is enough salt in the BBQ sauce and cheese. Stir around for 1-2 minutes and turn off the stove.
    • Heat up another cast-iron skillet on low heat (dial #3). Once hot, spray with extra virgin olive oil.
    • Add the tortilla to the pan. Cook on one side for about a minute.
    • Flip. Now add the cheese on half the side, top with bbq chicken.
    • And top with some more cheese.
    • Fold the quesadilla over and gently press down with a lid so the quesadilla crisps up.
    • Cook on each side for a few minutes and then flip.
    • Garnish with cilantro and serve with pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream or avocado! Serve immediately.

    Notes

    * For the Corn: You can use fresh corn and grill it. Then cut off the corn kernels.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 42gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1042mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 503mgIron: 2mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
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    1. Munzi says

      May 02, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      I made it with paneer burji instead of chicken. I didn't have bbq sauce / avocado. And didn't exactly follow the recipe. But I got some idea and tried. Didn't know it is so easy to make Quesadillas! Thanks a lot Nish. I froze some and microwaved it today. It tasted so good!!! ♡ Gonna make a lot and freeze. I am gonna try with Rajma, chickpeas, corn & paneer next time. Easier than making stuffed paratha haha.

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 05, 2017 at 1:43 am

        So glad to hear that. You're becoming a chef! Once you get the hang of it, you can be very creative. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      April 27, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      Ahhhh sooo cool!!!! You're a TV celebrity 🙂 Congrats and AWESOME JOB!!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 28, 2017 at 4:31 pm

        Haha.. that lasted for a day. 🙂 That's very sweet of you, thanks!!

        Reply
    3. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      April 26, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      this is such a neat experience - omg!
      i love the idea of quesadilla with bbq chicken + caramelized onions...

      love the shoe 🙂

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 26, 2017 at 8:31 pm

        It was a great experience D. The quesadillas are delish, the grilled corn was like a forced ingredient since the "secret ingredient" was corn, but it worked out very well. Thanks for your input on my shoes.. I'm obsessed. haha. THanks!! xoxo

        Reply
    4. Kelly says

      April 26, 2017 at 3:55 am

      WOW these look phenomenal! No wonder they were featured on TV. Can't wait to try these. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 26, 2017 at 8:30 pm

        Awww you're so sweet. Let me know if you try them, they are a real winner. Let me know. Thanks so much!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jonathan K says

      April 23, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      Great job Nisha I saw you on Good Morning America... I think you are so pretty 🙂
      jonathan K

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 24, 2017 at 4:52 am

        Thanks so much. Appreciate the kind words. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jra says

      April 22, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      My husband saw you and your recipe on tv st work (hospital) and we are tryung it tonight!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 24, 2017 at 4:46 am

        Hi Jra. So glad to hear that. Hope it turned out good for you, let me know. 🙂

        Reply
    7. allie says

      April 22, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      Hi Nisha - what an awesome experience! Congratulations. Such a memorable event, and they did do your hair awesome! Almost as dazzling as your smile. The quesadillas look great too. So delicious and I love the caramelized onions. Such an awesome opportunity and I hope they call you again soon so you can get chauffeured again in that black SUV! 🙂

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 22, 2017 at 5:15 pm

        Thanks Allie. That's so sweet of you to say. I never had professional makeup done at this level so yeah it was exciting. Haha.. that would be awesome if they did that. The caramelized onions add lots of flavor.. thank you again!!! 🙂

        Reply

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