Danny Trejo’s Pollo Frito Quesadilla

<p>On <i>Play Me a Recipe, </i>your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. </p><p><a href="https://food52.com/recipes/88268-danny-trejos-fried-chicken-quesadilla-recipe"><strong>Recipe</strong></a><br />Makes 2 quesadillas</p><p>Quesadilla with Cabbage Slaw</p><ul><li>2 cups sour cream</li><li>4 chipotle chiles from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce</li><li>2 limes, juiced</li><li>2 teaspoons kosher salt</li><li>1/2 cup shredded green cabbage</li><li>2 (13-inch) flour tortillas</li><li>2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend</li><li>1 1/2 cups chopped Trejo's Fried Chicken, about 1/3 of the recipe below (or, you can use any type of leftover fried chicken)</li><li>2 serrano chiles, finely chopped</li></ul><p>Danny Trejo's Fried Chicken (serves 4)</p><ul><li>1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs</li><li>3 teaspoons kosher salt</li><li>4 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>2 tablespoons garlic powder</li><li>2 tablespoons onion powder</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika</li><li>1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper</li><li>1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</li><li>4 cups canola oil</li><li>2 cups buttermilk</li></ul><p>Quesadilla with Cabbage Slaw</p><ol><li>Make the crema: Put the sour cream, chipotles, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt in a blender and puree until smooth. (If making in advance, keep the crema in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.)</li><li>Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage and ¼ cup of the chipotle crema, mixing well.</li><li>Heat a large pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and cook until it is lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Turn the tortilla over and spread 1 cup of the cheese evenly across the top, followed by ¾ cup of the fried chicken. Sprinkle half of the cab