Chapati Chicken Quesadilla (Kenyan × Mexican)

Method

1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, add a third of the oil, then gradually pour in the warm water and knead for 6 min into a soft, smooth dough.

   Add in this stepPlain (all-purpose) flour 200 gSalt ½ tspWarm water 120 mlVegetable oil 0.9 tbsp

2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 min while you make the filling and salsa.

3. Cut the chicken into thin strips and toss with the cumin, smoked paprika and salt. Heat a third of the oil in a 24 cm frying pan on medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 min, stirring, until browned and no longer pink inside (cut the thickest piece to check).

   Add in this stepBoneless chicken thighs 200 gGround cumin ½ tspSmoked paprika ½ tspSalt (for the chicken) ½ tspVegetable oil 0.9 tbsp

   medium-high heat

4. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook on medium heat for 3 min until just soft. Take off the heat and stir in half the coriander.

   Add in this stepOnion, sliced ½Bell pepper, sliced ½Fresh coriander, chopped 3 g

   medium heat

5. For the salsa, dice the tomatoes, red onion and jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat) and mix with the rest of the coriander, the lime juice and the salt.

   Add in this stepTomatoes 1Red onion ¼Jalapeño ½Fresh coriander, chopped 3 gLime ½Salt (for the salsa) 1 pinch

6. Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each into a thin 22 cm circle. Wipe the pan clean, heat it on medium heat and cook each chapati in the dry pan for about 1 min per side, until set with pale golden spots. Stack them under a cloth.

   medium heat

7. Lightly brush the pan with the rest of the oil. Lay a chapati in it, scatter cheese over one half, add some filling and a little more cheese, then fold it over. Cook on medium-low heat for about 2 min per side, pressing gently, until crisp and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the rest.

   Add in this stepMonterey Jack or mozzarella, grated 100 gVegetable oil 0.9 tbsp

   medium-low heat

8. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with the salsa and sour cream.

   Add in this stepSour cream 2 tbsp