Friday, 1 March 2013

Greek Chicken Quesadillas

Photography by Jeremy Simons & Andrew Young

Quesadillas make great snacks or light meals, this recipe adds a Greek flavour with a touch of natural yoghurt.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 red capsicum
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 small Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered
  • 150g fetta, crumbled
  • 2/3 cup grated tasty cheese
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 wholewheat mini wraps
  • Greek-style yoghurt and lemon wedges, to serve

Method
  • Preheat grill on high heat. Cut capsicum into quarters. Remove and discard seeds. Place, skin-side up, on a baking tray. Grill for 10 minutes or until skin is black and blistered. Transfer to a snap-lock bag. Seal. Set aside for 5 minutes. Carefully peel and discard skins. Chop capsicum.
  • Place capsicum, chicken, tomato, cucumber, onion, olives, fetta, tasty cheese, lemon rind, oregano and oil in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Preheat a sandwich press. Top 1 wrap with 1/4 chicken mixture. Sandwich with 1 remaining wrap. Cook for 5 minutes or until toasted. Cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining wraps and chicken mixture. Serve with yoghurt and lemon.

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