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I’m a huge fan of coconut oil and its health benefits – especially when it’s used to fry up a cheesy, perfectly-seasoned quesadilla to crispy perfection.
You know how low carb tortillas can be kind of mushy sometimes? Well that mushiness is nonexistent after coconut oil works its magic. We’re talking crispiness of the most delightful kind. This is comfort food at its best. Have I mention that I love fried food?
I like to eat this quesadilla with sour cream and sriracha, but you can use salsa or whatever you little heart desires.
This is a single-serve recipe, but you can easily use this concept to make a whole big batch of quesadillas for a kid friendly lunch or supper!
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Have you seen my Fried Cream Cheese and Berry Taco? One of the most popular recipes on my website, it uses the same fried-in-coconut-oil technique as this quesadilla recipe does! Disclaimer: eating too many low carb tortillas is not advised and may stall weight loss.
You can find this recipe in my cookbook, Necessary Food.
- ½ cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey
- ¼ cup + 2 T shredded cheddar cheese
- Several dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Dill weed, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, to taste
- Low carb tortilla
- Coconut oil for frying (I used refined)
- Sour cream, sriracha, and/or salsa for serving
- Combine the chopped chicken, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about thirty seconds or until the cheese is slightly melted (this helps "glue" everything together so you don't lose half your filling while frying the quesadilla-good trick). Stir it to combine everything well. Place the filling on one half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to cover the filling. Fry the quesadilla in coconut oil on both sides until brown and crispy. Yields one serving (but you can easily make a family-size batch).
Feel free to multiply everything for a family serve version! Quesadillas are super kid friendly.
HEY BRIANA,
I was leary of this because of the Worcestershire sauce!! Well, I am so happy I made it now. It will be one of my regular lunches from now on. I omitted the cilantro, which I can’t stand, but it is absolutely delicious!!!!
Thank you Thank you!!!
Do you know how many carbs in the single serve, thanks
I’m sorry – I don’t have that info calculated for this recipe yet. You could try putting it into an app like MyFitnessPal to see. 🙂
LOVE your Crispy Chicken Cheese Quesadilla recipe! I have made this recipe, single serve, a few times now and the flavors/seasonings are always spot on. This is also going to be lunch tomorrow. Thanks!!
Would this still be an S if I added sliced green bell peppers and sliced onion to the meat whi!e cooking?
Yes, that’s fine!
Briana! I can’t even tell you what a huge hit these were! Adding the dill and worchestire is total genius too! Ive always made my quesadillas “Mexican style” but these are just so much better! My husband and son were in total heaven! I was so tempted to eat another myself! I have yet to come across a recipe of yours that isn’t beyond fantastic! Thank you!
Thanks so much for trying them, Jessica! I’m glad they were a hit!
I have never used coconut oil. Is there a coconut taste to the food? My husband doesn’t like coconut so I dont want to use if so.
If you use refined coconut oil there’s no coconut flavor!
Yum! This was just what I needed tonight! So quick and easy! Thank you!!
Looks great! I’m wondering about adding sun-dried tomatoes …
I don’t see why not! I would keep it to a moderate amount since tomatoes tend to have some carbs, and those would be concentrated in dried form.
I made the crispy creamy chicken quesadilla last night and my dad loved them. He said it tarred so good!
Tasted. I give it five stars not two
I have enjoyed so many of your recipes! Thank you for you sharing! I wanted to know can you do ground beef for the quesadilla? Would this still be an S?
I’m glad you enjoy the recipes, Crystal! Yes, you could use ground beef in an S setting no problem. 🙂
Hi briana,
These look amazing! Just wondering if they would feeeze well? Any ideas?
Never tried it, but I don’t see why not!
Just made these for dinner and they were AMAZING! 10 stars. I just started THM and am finding your recipes to be my go-to great recipes. Had your ‘My Fav Overnight Oatmeal’ for breakfast AGAIN! Thanks Briana for sharing your awesome recipes. Many blessings to you.
Aw, I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
I just made myself one of your Chicken Quesadillas and it was delicious!! I have never thought to fry a quesadilla in coconut oil before and it crisped up beautifully. I used one of my newly received Joseph’s Low Carb Tortillas. Your recipe makes me feel like I’m eating a cheat meal and kept me very satisfied. I just started incorporating the THM plan. Your website is incredibly informative and I am so impressed with your creativity and abilities — great job!!
I’m so glad you enjoy the recipes!
Hi Briana,
I found your blog in the THM cookbook. I have been so impressed with you, being so young and accomplishing so much. I’m so excited for your recipes, I just started my journey a month ago. Do you have a story on here of what got you started on the THM plan. I just made the chicken and cheese quesadillas and they were amazing!!! I also tried your 5 ingredient chocolate cake. My only problem was it tasted a little too eggy. I wondered if maybe because I used a large egg? Thanks again and God Bless
Alicia
Hi Alicia! Thanks for your sweet comment. Here’s the closest thing to a starting story I have posted: https://www.briana-thomas.com/my-trim-healthy-teen-testimony/
I’m glad you liked the quesadilla! Yes, I’m guessing a large egg would be too much for that cake because there are so few ingredients.
My quesadillas never get crispy. Do you fry them over high heat? Or do you fry them for a long time over low heat? Good idea about microwaving the insides first!
I fry them in hot coconut oil over medium-high heat until crispy.
Brianna, thank for these recipes. What wrap or low carb tortilla could I make from the THM cookbook that would be good with this?
Hi Ashley! I haven’t tried to make any of the wraps in the THM cookbook, so I’m not sure how they hold up. Maybe you could get some ideas over on the main THM Facebook group. 🙂
Hi!!
I’m excited about trying these.!! What brand of low carb tortilla do you recommend? How is this a “S” and not an “E”? Thank you!!
I generally just look for any low carb tortilla that is under 6 grams of net carbs. This is an S because it contains protein, fats (cheese, coconut oil), and no significant carb sources. 🙂
Y U M !!!! Can’t wait to try these!!! Thanks, Briana!!! Love all that you do – esp for us ‘newbies’!!