5 Awesome Mexican Recipes For Cinco De Mayo

Chicken Quesadillas(3 of 5)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried or 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts
• 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Mexican four-cheese blend

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a freezer bag; add chicken. Cover or seal, and chill 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
2. Grill chicken, covered with lid, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side or until done.
3. Cut chicken into thin strips.
4. Top 1 side of 6 tortillas evenly with Cilantro-Pecan Pesto, cheese, and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas.
5. Cook quesadillas in a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (350°) until browned.
6. Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with desired toppings like cilantro, jalapeno, lime, pineapple, etc.