Cheesy Kimchi Chicken Quesadilla Stuffed
Mashed Potato
A fusion quesadilla stuffed with savory marinated chicken, tangy kimchi, creamy mashed potato, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese inside a toasted tortilla.
Combining the comforting creaminess of homemade mashed potatoes with the bold, spicy crunch of kimchi and tender marinated chicken creates a wonderfully unique fusion quesadilla. This recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a satisfying, cheesy meal that balances rich textures with vibrant Korean flavors.
Ingredients
- 150 g chicken breast
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice wine
- 1 tsp hot chili flakes
- 1.5 tsp Gochujang
- 1 tsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 200 g potato
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste ground black pepper
- 10 ml milk
- 1-2 tsp mayonnaise
- 0.5 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 40 g kimchi
- 1 piece whole wheat tortilla
- to taste mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into pieces and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of sugar, 1 tsp of rice wine, 1 tsp of hot chili flakes, and 1.5 tsp of Gochujang, then mix well.
Tip: Make sure the seasonings are thoroughly mixed into the chicken pieces before adding the oil. - 2Add Oil to Chicken
Pour 1 tsp of olive oil or sesame oil into the seasoned chicken bowl, mix well, and set aside to marinate.
Tip: Using sesame oil will give the chicken a richer, nuttier aroma. - 3Mash the Potato
Boil or steam 200 g of potato, peel it, and place it into a glass bowl. Mash the potato thoroughly using a fork while it is still hot.
Tip: Mashing the potato while it is hot makes it much smoother and easier to work with. - 4Season the Mashed Potatoes
Add a pinch of salt and ground black pepper as desired directly into the freshly mashed potatoes.
Tip: Seasoning while hot helps the spices blend evenly into the potato mixture. - 5Add Dairy and Mayonnaise
Add 10 ml of milk and 1-2 tsp of mayonnaise to the seasoned mashed potatoes. Mix everything well together until smooth, then set aside.
Tip: The milk and mayonnaise add moisture and a creamy texture to the mash. - 6Sauté Aromatics
Grease a preheated frying pan with oil. Add half a chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic into the pan, then sauté until fragrant and translucent.
Tip: Cook over medium heat so the garlic does not burn while the onions soften. - 7Cook Kimchi and Marinated Chicken
Add the 40 g of kimchi into the preheated and greased frying pancite: 1. Stir-fry the kimchi until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken pieces and sauté until everything is cooked completely throughcite: 1.
Tip: Make sure the pan is hot before adding the ingredients so the kimchi and chicken develop a nice savory flavor and sear.
