Crispy Lemonade-Battered Chicken Quesadillas
Serve up an irresistibly crunchy crowd-pleaser during your next game day gathering with crispy lemonade-battered chicken quesadillas. Spicy, cheesy and a little boozy. Go big on taste with a fun tangy twist when you team up Truly® Lemonade Hard Seltzer and Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortillas.
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Makes
FEATURED PRODUCT
INGREDIENTS
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8
Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas -
1
cup Truly® Lemonade Hard Seltzer -
½
cup all-purpose flour -
½
cup cornstarch -
1
tsp baking powder -
1
tsp chili powder -
1
egg -
1
lb chicken tenders -
Canola oil, for frying
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½
tsp salt -
2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided -
½
cup diced red bell pepper -
2
jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced -
4
green onions, thinly sliced -
2
tbsp olive oil, divided -
1
cup tomato salsa, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and chili powder. In separate bowl, whisk together Truly Lemonade Hard Seltzer and egg. Gradually whisk into flour mixture (do not overmix; batter will be slightly lumpy).
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Step 2
Pour 3 inches of oil into large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until instant-read thermometer reaches 375°F.
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Step 3
One at a time, dip chicken tenders into batter, then slowly add to hot oil. Cook, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy and chicken is cooked through. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate; sprinkle with salt. Chop into pieces.
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Step 4
Sprinkle half of the Cheddar cheese evenly over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border. Scatter chopped chicken, red bell pepper, jalapeño and green onions over top; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cap with remaining tortillas to enclose filling.
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Step 5
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook quesadillas, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden and cheese is melted, adding remaining oil as needed. Cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with salsa for dipping and enjoy!
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Tip
Serve with other favorites too, like guacamole or sour cream!