Butter Chicken Paratha Quesadilla is a delicious fusion dish that combines the rich flavors of Indian butter chicken with the beloved Mexican quesadillas. It is a savory sandwich that promises to tantalize not only your own taste buds but those of your loved ones and friends as well. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind, irresistibly delicious recipe.
I wanted to try using parathas for quesadillas. It turned out to be a fancy invention. The sandwiches were so good that my family loved them. Even my toddler who is very picky with breads loved them. I even realized that this recipe goes well with leftovers since you can add any stuffing to the parathas.
The Butter Chicken Paratha Quesadilla Recipe replaces the traditional tortillas used in the classic quesadilla with the flaky, buttery paratha. To make it more appetizing, I chose to add some spicy shredded chicken and melted cheese. This way I can offer you a heavenly combo of comforting flavors and textures. It is a dish that is easy to make and will definitely satisfy all your warm cravings.
A Unique and Flavorful Quesadilla Twist
What Is Paratha?
Paratha is a golden-brown, southeastern, layered flatbread. It is not baked but fried with butter or oil in a tawa, a stone frying pan. It is also rolled out many times to get a flaky kind of bread. Indians enjoy eating this kind of bread at breakfast.
The word paratha originates from two words parat and atta, literally meaning layers of cooked dough. Therefore, the name paratha describes the bread itself.
A Perfect Fusion of Two Worlds
What Is Quesadilla?
Quesadilla is a very popular Mexican recipe. It includes tortillas filled with cheese alongside other ingredients such as meats and vegetables. To make a quesadilla, you fold the tortillas in half and then grill or heat them until the cheese is melted and the filling is warm. You can serve the Quesadillas as a snack or a meal.
Paratha and Quesadilla: A Dish for All
Combining quesadillas with parathas is not just a smart way of eating finely. It is also a chance to experience a festival of fancy flavors. In this recipe, I have chosen to replace tortillas with parathas for a number of hidden benefits.
The Chicken Paratha Quesadilla Recipe is easy and versatile. With a few quick steps, you will have a delicious plate at your disposal. This plate can be customized by adjusting spice levels or using different fillings such as vegetables or cheeses.
It is kid-friendly and crowd-pleaser as well. Adding chicken and parathas makes the recipe appeal to your kids’ own taste at a time when they enjoy cheesy quesadillas. Additionally, you can make this sandwich in bulk on special occasions such as parties and holidays. Your guests will be stunned by the flavor.
More than that, this sandwich fits well as a lunchbox snack. It is also perfect for leftovers. You can fill the parathas with any leftovers and cheese to get a fully satisfying meal.
The Butter Chicken Quesadilla Fiesta
Pro Tips for the Best Chicken Paratha Quesadilla
Choose the right kind of cheese. This helps you get the required texture and flavor. For the best butter chicken paratha quesadilla, it’s better to use mozzarella or a combination of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Get the right level of spices. You can add a little bit of sour cream to the filling to make it more kid-friendly. The creaminess of the sour cream mellows out the spiciness of the butter chicken.
Use a flat-top grill for cooking a quesadilla. This allows the cheese to melt evenly and the paratha to become crispy without burning. If you don’t have a grill, you can use a non-stick pan.
To give the butter chicken paratha quesadilla an appetizing appearance, you can cut it into triangles. This makes it easier to eat and more attractive, too.
FAQs about Butter Chicken Quesadilla
You can experiment with your cheese preference. Just make sure it’s that type of cheese that melts well and is stretchy.
Yes, you can do so to save time. You only have to heat it up before adding it to the quesadilla.
You can serve it with your favorite salad or roasted veggies. You can also serve some side dips such as guacamole, Greek yogurt, or mayo with it.
Yes, absolutely. You can add bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or corn. Just sauté them a little bit before adding them to the paratha.
Chicken Paratha Quesadilla: An Explosion of Flavors
Ingredients
Paratha: Frozen parathas are available at stores to be used instantly.
Butter Chicken: You can buy a readymade butter chicken recipe from the store. Otherwise, prepare your own recipe at home. (Check out the steps to know how to do it.)
Mozzarella: Mozzarella cheese is perfect since it melts well. However, you can replace it with your favorite melting cheese or use a combination of cheeses.
Chutney: This ingredient is optional.
Steps to Prep
First, prepare the butter chicken as per recipe instructions (This recipe is perfect for leftovers.). To make it at home, simply follow this link to know how to prepare it: Restaurant Style Butter Chicken (cheat version).
Then, preheat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add a frozen paratha, and flip once it gets dry.
Next, add some butter chicken to half of the paratha, and cheese. You can add any optional add-ins here like onions, chutney,…
After that, fold the paratha so it looks like a quesadilla, and cover so the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Remove the cover and flip, so the paratha browns evenly.
Finally, serve it with some extra butter chicken sauce to dip or any dip or salad of your choice.
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Butter Chicken Paratha Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 6-8 parathas frozen
- 1 butter chicken recipe
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese per paratha
- chutney (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the butter chicken as recipe instructions. You can, otherwise, use this link to make it: Restaurant Style Butter Chicken (cheat version).
- Preheat a skillet on medium high heat.
- Add a frozen paratha, and flip once it gets dry.
- Add some butter chicken to half of the paratha, and cheese. You can add any optional add-ins here like onions or chutney.
- Fold the paratha so it looks like a quesadilla, and cover so the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- Remove the cover and flip, so the paratha browns evenly.
- Serve with some extra butter chicken sauce to dip or any dip or salad of your choice.
Notes
- Choose the right kind of cheese. This helps you get the required texture and flavor. For the best butter chicken paratha quesadilla, it’s better to use a combination of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Get the right level of spices. You can add a little bit of sour cream to the filling. The creaminess of the sour cream mellows out the spiciness of the butter chicken.
- Use a flat-top grill for cooking a quesadilla. This allows the cheese to melt evenly and the paratha to get crispy without burning. If you don’t have a grill, you can use a non-stick pan.
- To give the butter chicken paratha quesadilla an appetizing appearance, you can cut it into triangles. This makes it easier to eat and more attractive, too .
If you have left over butter chicken, this is soooooooo freaking good !!!! Please eat it this way, you’ll become addicted 😋😋😋
Lovedd makin it ..im a die hard butter chicken fan ..n this recipee is just amazingg..
Came out really well..
Keep up the good work…
Can’t wait to try out more recipes lik this