Truly Great Chicken Quesadilla (Homemade Tortilla & Chipotle Ranch)

I LOVE quesadillas and this is one of the best, IMO. Melty cheese and marinated chicken in a homemade tortilla with chipotle ranch dipping sauce. MAKE THIS. Go to seed.com/brian and use code BRIAN at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of @seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic!
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-- RECIPE --
FLOUR TORTILLA
▪310g or 2.5c AP Flour
▪8g or 1.25tsp salt
▪5g or 1 1/3tsp sugar
▪50g or 1/4c oil (canola, light olive)
▪180g or 3/4c water
Add ingredients to a food processor and spin until dough comes together into a cohesive ball. Alternatively you can mix in a bowl with a sturdy spoon. Flip onto work surface to knead and further develop gluten for 60-90 sec, flouring surface/dough ball if it gets too sticky.
Divide ball into four equal pieces (125g each). Round each piece into a ball then cover and set aside to relax for about 5 mins.
Roll out into about 10”/25cm diameter rounds. Cook each in a nonstick pan over medium heat for about 60 sec on first side until tortilla is bubbling. Flip to side 2 and cook for another minute. When done, cover with a towel to keep moist and pliable.
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CHICKEN + MARINADE
▪2 8oz chicken breasts (or another lean meat)
▪10g or 2 1/4tsp olive oil
▪10g or 1 2/3tsp salt
▪Zest of 1 lime + juice ½ a lime
▪3-4 garlic loves, minced
▪2g or 1tsp black pepper
▪3g or 1 1/4tsp chili powder*
▪1g or .5tsp dried oregano
▪Splash of tequila (Tbsp or so)
▪10g or 2 1/4tsp agave syrup
*chili powder in the US is typically a mixture of chili pepper, “spices”, garlic, and salt
Pound chicken out into about a 1”/2.5cm thick cutlets. Add to bag with other ingredients and massage to coat. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to marinate.
If grilling chicken, cook on a high grill for 5-6min on1st side then cook on side 2 for about 2 min. If baking, bake at 450F/230C for 12-15 min. Internal temp should reach 150F/65-66C.
Cut into small cubes, about ½”/1-2cm.
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ASSEMBLY AND COOKING
▪225g/.5lb Pepperjack
▪225g/.5lb Mild cheddar
▪125g/.25lb Provolone
▪Pickled jalapeno, chopped
▪Neutral oil (canola, light olive, avocado, etc)
Shred cheeses using largest holes on grater and mix together.
Preheat nonstick pan over medium.
Spread cheese blend over ½ a tortilla followed by chipped chicken, pickled jalapenos, and another sprinkle of cheese blend and fold over.
Add a long squeeze of neutral oil into pan and lay folded quesadilla into pan to cook for about 90 seconds, using another pan on top to ensure good contact for max crisping. When nicely browned and crisp, flip quesadilla to side 2, returning the top pan to press down, and continue to cook for 1.5-2min.
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CHIPOTLE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE
▪125g mayo (i rec homemade or duke’s)
▪Juice of ½ lime
▪10g 2 1/4tsp hot sauce (i usually use frank’s)
▪50g or 3.5Tbsp sour cream
▪1 chipotle chile in adobo
▪1 garlic clove, pressed
Add ingredients into a tall sided container and spin with an immersion blender until smooth.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro + Mixing Tortilla Dough
1:20 Prepping and marinating the chicken
2:27 Rolling and cooking the tortillas
3:57 Cooking the chicken
5:38 The cheeses
6:45 Seed (ad)
7:47 Assembly and cooking
8:56 Chipotle ranch dipping sauce
10:57 Let’s eat this thing
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[@adamplace1414]

In 11 minutes, Brian showed: - How to make homemade tortillas without a press in no time, - A three cheese combo for quesadillas that I wouldn't have thought of (specifically the addition of provolone, which sounds brilliant) - A new marinade and technique for grilled chicken, and - A chipotle ranch sauce. And that's not even mentioning the whole quesadilla coming together. The value per minute on this channel is pretty well unmatched.

[@keatonr782]

You have put into words what I could not!! But damn that is so accurate and absolutely why I love him 🥳

[@jhuss88]

And paid his bills!

[@armacham]

And he also coined the term "peeners" to refer to Jalapenos

[@mathiask9581]

@Adam Place, I randomly checked on your channel and found your Video. Great Watch btw. Highly recommend a watch.

[@ricardodehoyos9916]

Flour tortillas are always done without a press. The press is only used (and required) for corn tortillas. FYI

[@loganweiler5787]

Pro tip from someone who has been making quesadillas for lunch almost every day for years, sprinkle a little pinch of salt on the quesadilla immediately after you flip it in the pan, the oil will make it stick and with the crispiness of it all, it turns out giving tortilla chip vibes. Perfection.

[@rachaelhoffman-dachelet2763]

You do a great job of being relatable to younger viewers ( by which I mean younger than me, haha, like people in their 20s and 30s.) But also professional. Keep up that balance! My 21 year old professional cook daughter enjoys your content, and so do I! Your skill, clarity, and knowledge don’t need gimmicks.

[@whychooseaname]

It’s been awesome seeing your channel grow! I’m constantly blown away by how consistent and well made your content is

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks a lot, Eddie!

[@mikaylaakridge4635]

@@BrianLagerstrom you remind me so much of Joshua Weissman.

[@jgvtc559]

@@mikaylaakridge4635 the only similarities is they cook at their homes

[@antoniostitches]

Dukes definitely needs to sponsor you! Awesome channel + Awesome Mayo = Really, really….really awesome food.

[@___asd159gh43]

i definitely recommend mixing the lime and the garlic for the sauce together first and letting it sit for about 10 minutes with just those two ingredients. it adds a whole new depth to the sauce. basically what youd do with hummus when you start with the lemon and garlic.

[@a2ndopynyn]

I love hummus and mine has gotten compliments, but explain starting with garlic and lemon juice, please.

[@___asd159gh43]

@A 2nd Opynyn it mellows the harshness of garlic and gives it a more blended taste. Im not a chemist or chef, but it was in a book from a Michelin chef who recommended it. Honestly took my hummus from compliments to requests.

[@a2ndopynyn]

@@___asd159gh43 Many thanks! I'll be trying that the next time. And you're basically saying, if you have citrus and garlic in the same dish, consider mixing them together (unless they're added at opposite ends of the recipe or something like that)?

[@___asd159gh43]

@@a2ndopynyn correct, that was what I read, tried, and really made a big difference for me.

[@ramonh188]

I definitely recommend mixing the lime in de coconut then drank 'em bot' up

[@samkriese5131]

You have the best cooking channel on KZbin. I literally don’t even watch the other guys I used to since I found your stuff. Don’t change what you’re doing. We do it right in Illinois

[@martaflorczak5684]

It's so amazing that you're adding the temperature in Celsius and measurements in cm, saves time 🤣 thank you!!

[@Mrbink01]

If you want to bypass making your own tortillas, the uncooked Tortilla Fresca tortillas in the refrigerated section at Costco are a great option. Just heat them the same way as in the video.

[@hadronoftheseus8829]

When I don't want to make flour tortillas, I use I use a brand I buy when I go to a little Mexican produce stand called (checks package) Leyva's. I don't think I've ever seen them in grocery stores but they're the best bagged, unrefrigerated off the shelf commercial tortillas I've ever eaten. The Mexican lady who owns the stand also sells corn tortillas with a Mexican flag on the package which are also better than any corn tortillas I've ever bought from a grocery store.

[@slamdunkgator915]

I do agree with having something on the side of quesadillas. The usual thing that I have alongside my quesadillas is some smashed avocado with a bit of lime juice and s&p.

[@viva3401]

Try garlic salt in the avocado in place of salt!

[@dimilton3166]

I love how Brian has the live cooking sounds added to his videos. I love hearing the sizzle, the crunch… it’s awesome! Plus, it gives me a good idea of how hot cooking temps should be.

[@matthewzaloudek]

0:24 sweet mama that transition was smooth

[@DerekSpeareDSD]

DISCLAIMER: Bacteria were harmed when making this video

[@Crustaceous]

Definitely a high class and cultured video

[@Srjr0122]

Bacterias lifes matter

[@japspeedgirl6216]

😂😂😂😂

[@EliiKlee]

@@Srjr0122 true man

[@felixtjoanda3841]

@@Srjr0122 i discriminate between good and bad bacteria

[@mattsanchez4893]

Grew up eating my grandmother's tortillas, nothing compares to homemade...the perfect quesadilla has been achieved by Brian!!

[@nicolejohnson7897]

I made this yesterday for my birthday dinner and it was awesome! The tortillas were so easy to do and turned out fantastic. The chicken was super flavorful and the cheese blend gave it a great gooey texture. The chipotle ranch was a perfect addition and really made it shine. I added some roasted/lightly caramelized onions to the quesadilla to put my own small twist. I will definitely be making this again, and making tortillas regularly from now on.

[@zencomeseasy602]

I tried home made tortillas for the first time because of one of Bri's other videos, and I assure you, they are game changing. They are so much better than store bought that I ended up eating a bunch of them plain while I prepped the rest of the dish.

[@ImVonKiron_]

Did they taste like the flour tortillas at Mexican restaurants?

[@zencomeseasy602]

@@ImVonKiron_ I've not eaten at any high level Mexican restaurants cuz I live in NW Ohio, so, no not for me. I'd guess the Mex restaurants around me just buy theirs also. They just have a texture and flavor I can't describe other than they made me realize that a flour tortilla doesn't just have to be "the thing that holds the good food". The tortilla WAS a part of the experience.

[@ImVonKiron_]

@@zencomeseasy602 ahhh ok

[@nathankarambelas5293]

just started watching your videos and they are already my favourite theres no painful intros that drag on they are straight to the point and is just good content you dont add random blabber, theres a point and information u actually share good tips ima love watching more of your stuff

[@alianderson8976]

Definitely been my biggest inspiration on getting more into food both at home and outside of!!

[@tashatopalakis2035]

Fantastic recipes! I am looking forward to making my own tortillas. Thank you Bri😊 The details to each ingredient promises to be the Best. Happy New Year, Brian !!

[@JMM101295]

Why did I watch this. This looks so delicious. Ther is a supernova in my stomach while watching this.

[@gscott32]

Thank you Brian for an excellent video! You just gave me an idea on how to finish off the leftover turkey I have. Happy Holidays!

[@JohnTramell]

Just made this! (Minus the homemade tortillas because I had some to use up) and I must say this is the best quesadilla I’ve ever eaten. Thanks so much for the recipe!!!!

[@moth1560]

this looks absolutely amazing, i love your channel so much ♥♥♥

[@SLa-pb1gg]

That looks amazing. Im so tryin this. Thank you for the recipe 🤎

[@matthewlockhart6243]

A real winner. I had left over Caesar salad dressing which I added red wings hot sauce to. The home made tortilla was the key! Thanks Bri!

[@rkatika9]

This. Looks. Ahmazing. And I'm sure it tastes delicious! Never thought home made tortillas are so easy, thank you!

[@Rokegle135]

Ya kno I am glad that I found this channel. I've made a bunch of recipes from this place and they have all turned out pretty dang good

[@mackenziebrewing8706]

Always loving the home town greatness. U do STL very well. About to make your hoagie in 3 weeks (and passing it off as my own 😁) Love EVERYTHING you do...honesty.

[@Kevin_747]

Once I got the technique down for making tortillas I haven't used store bought. Make what you need with no waste. That marinade looks like a good one. Thanks for the video.

[@Brooaz]

I Highly recommend butter instead of oil when you put the quesadillas into the pan. It's so much better!

[@Sushihunter250]

I've found that butter tends to make the tortillas a bit soggy and not as crisp as using Canola Oil. I will sometimes throw a pat of butter into the pan once the Quesadillas are finished and ready to remove from the pan. Just a little and then spin them through the butter as it melts. Then remove and cut.

[@Brooaz]

@@Sushihunter250 it's not even possible for them to get soggy because in the end it's just the same amount of fat. It just tastes better.

[@stevemarshall6564]

@@Brooaz it definitely is possible for them to get soggy, butter has water in it that sogs things up when you fry with it moreso than something like canola or olive oil would.

[@BlasterKeaton]

Incredible chef, incredible output. Thanks, Brian!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching Blaster

[@rank1839]

I just finished this one. It’s really good! My first recipe from Bri. Thanks, Bri! I’m gonna try the orange chicken next.

[@ericcutler5463]

I’m gonna try this very soon! Thanks again.

[@contacthigh8571]

I made these for the fam yesterday minus the fresh tortillas and lemme tell you this recipe is LEGIT. Will definitely be using this recipe from now on. Best quesadilla I’ve ever had. Even blows restaurants out of the water. Amazing!

[@jcrane6353]

Made these for dinner last night and they were excellent! Marinated grilled chicken full of flavor. Homemade tortillas easy to prepare and with the exception of trying to regulate the temperature on a new range turned out perfect. I highly recommend the mild cheddar (I used hoop cheese) pepper jack and provolone cheese combination. The sauce is perfect for dipping! This is a winner! Every element working perfectly together!

[@trevorreniger5670]

I've always been intimidated by tortillas. I cook every day, but baking and breads aren't my thing. But you made tortillas look so easy! I'm going to try this next week. Thanks, Bri! ❤️

[@bianka4001]

Thanks for this amazing recipe and also for sharing a description! Although your video is a great pace so writing it down myself would not be a problem like on many other videos, but still! Appreciate that.

[@hayatoken2192]

This channel is really awesome! Love it! All good recipes , fun and flavor!

[@aliasanonym9778]

Looks great. Will try those for sure!

[@iluomobravo]

I love cooking channels and I recently discovered yours. I appreciate your thorough and detailed approach. Too many KZbin chefs are always trying to help people find short cuts and ways to save time and money. I don’t want the easy or cheap way, I want the RIGHT WAY!!! Thank you for providing that!

[@elenaoko]

I tried yesterday evening, and it was GREAT!! Also, i did the tortillas by hand, and it was really fast! The only problem is that in Italy it's not easy to find pepperjack or even mild cheddar. So I ended up using cheddar "sottiletta" (slice) and provolone :) Thanks bri!

[@jqmeehan731]

Just recently came across your channel Brian! You do such a good job of making things approachable. Im a decent cook but the few meals ive made from your suggestions have been my best work yet! Thank you so much for getting me excited about cooking again, I was slacking! Keep up the great work. Can not wait to try these quesadillas!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

hey, welcome to the channel. glad to hear you're gettin' after it!

[@CarlosAyala-hs5zp]

Definately gonna try that marinade, nice recipe!

[@askerry69]

Made these last night. Taking the time to make the homemade tortillas is so worth it. It wasnt really thay difficult at all and they are SO much better than what you can get at the store. This man speaks the truth

[@erikbailey2525]

This looks FANTASTIC!

[@chris4370]

Wicked excited to try this, love quesadillas Edit: just made them tonight 🤤 I highly recommend, I even grilled out in the sleet to make this and so worth the time and effort! Simply amazing as usual

[@richardlarochelle7670]

amazing. YES to the sauce. always.

[@EdwardScape]

Just made these! Amazing.

[@DiscGolfHunter]

There are billions of cooking channels, but I think you just became my new fave. Love the slo mo dancing at the end of each vid.

[@scotttill3847]

I started making homemade tortillas (corn and flour) this year and they are totally worth it. Store-bought flour tortillas are loaded with sodium, but I can make them at home with way less. I use my stand mixer and tortilla press...for flour tortillas, I also use a rolling pin (the press makes them thick and too small for burritos and quesadillas).

[@Jennifer.Greene]

Made these for dinner tonight and they were delicious!

[@dearwarsaw]

Mexican here. If you want tasty tortillas from the grocery store, get TortillaLand ones. They are found at the refrigerated area of my Kroger and Walmart. I live in Columbus, OH, for reference. These taste exactly as what you can get from a grocery store in Mexico. You're welcome.

[@tomcowsert8962]

Wow! Looks fantastic!

[@natachaw23]

Made these for supper tonight with the dip and they were awesome!! I was able to put it all together in less than an hour to have the final dillys ready for the pan. My husband actually let out a 'Mmmmmm!' after taking the first bite. Delicious!

[@jimmy_runner]

this looks unreal bri, amazing

[@jacksonfl]

Bri - Greetings from Jacksonville Florida USA. Another home run, both ingredients and technique. My wife loves chicken quesadillas, so she'll flip for this version. Making it for her this week. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife.

[@IAmTheGlovenor]

I swear, every one of your videos... It's like the dough knows you're it's master and does what you command it. Looking perfect and never sticking to your hands. Meanwhile mine always thinks I'm an abusive step dad

[@rschaffer86]

This is the best cooking channel on KZbin and I've seen them all (not really, but I've seen a lot). Thanks for another banger of a video 😊

[@keiththibodeaux147]

Hey Bri! New subscriber here. I love making quesadillas. My whole family loves them. We all thought I made great quesadillas. Until today. I made everything from this video and the difference was mind blowing! I'm 100% going to be making a lot more stuff from your videos! You da man! Thank you!

[@dannybtw]

Most of the dishes I eat include eating tortillas with it. A lot of times it’s store bought but man nothing beats homemade. It is a very huge difference

[@Bookaholic23]

I use the same technique for cooking my tuna melts. I put a dish on the sandwich in the pan with a can for weight to get it evenly browned and the cheese all melted (I like a lot of cheese).

[@syd2248]

This thing looks SICKKK I actually wanna make this

[@Cliff-M-]

Man those look tasty. I will give it a shot. Thanks.

[@loucinci3922]

I think I could make that. For sure I could eat that. Yum. Thanks for sharing

[@pinkblackdesign]

Awesome! Love the happy dance 🕺

[@juliedorey5254]

Looks amazing 👏 😍

[@murphy81775]

Oh, Mylanta…this all looks incredible!

[@compostboomtron9001]

Woah, you're already at 700k subs (soon to be 800k)! Makes me so happy to see your channel grow, keep up the good work dude Looking forward to making your twist on quesadillas

[@rl1491]

How long have you been around?

[@markvollmer4215]

Duuuuuuude!! This was awesome. I love TexMex and lived in TX for 15 years. This is as good as the best I've ever enjoyed.

[@ItsMzPhoenix]

My late bisabuela (great-grandma), who came to the US from Michoacán (Mexican state) when she was young, would make tortillas by hand for my mom and the rest of the family back in the day; my mom finds handmade tortillas nostalgic as a result, and watching this has me thinking of making our own :P

[@ChuckWestfield]

I cannot wait to make this! ❤

[@jamyllemendes8588]

Só gonna mek this next weekkk!!!!

[@wilhelmbittrich88]

How do you not have 1 million subs?? You're an absolute genius in the kitchen!! I love your videos!!

[@leahr.2620]

I started making flour tortillas at the start of the pandemic and yes they are worth it, and so much better than store bought. Now I want tortillas😉

[@caroloni4911]

Omg. We just had this for dinner. I made it like you did. Although it took me quite a bit longer. Haha. I consider myself to be a good cook. First time making the tortillas. Won’t be my last. I think I’ll get quicker. The chicken was perfect. The sauce was amazing. Great directions. Kudos to you Bri!! Well done. I’m happy we loved them! ❤️🥰. Thank you thank you!!

[@jeremyrogers4839]

That's the way it's done!

[@rosiealarconjurado6485]

Wow great Job making Flour Tortillas Great Job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍

[@thegoodgeneral]

0:24 wow, very nice transition

[@BrianLagerstrom]

thanks!

[@kattykakes8135]

I believe these are best when chicken is grilled 💯 That being said, chicken quesadillas are one of my favorites. Going to have to take the plunge by making my own tortillas. Stellar! 😊

[@katsumiis4699]

YESSS homemade tortillas are the best. Changed my life for the better when I realized just how easy and so much better they are than the store bought ones.

[@jmfineart2263]

Yummy!!! Will make for myself!!!

[@terry5749]

Love the dance at the end! 🕺

[@sandyr1789]

Brian, I am truly enjoying everything you offer ... BUT so far my utmost pleasurable event is your victory dance at the end!

[@orionwesley]

I actually saw Duke's on the shelf in my store and thought of you, BRI (& Lorne). Love, from Oregon 🌈✨️

[@Noe2iq]

Cool vid! My gf and I were inspired to make shrimp quesadillas. But since I hate cheese, mine was an eggadilla 😂 Egg can also bind the tortilla!

[@wowzers94]

Dude, I made these and they were great! I don't know if I liked the homemade tortillas of the chicken more. I'm for sure looking down my nose at the store bought tortillas from now on 😄

[@luetaylor854]

I love love the cooking, but the dancing bringing me joy. I reply it over and over!

[@itzaddam9910]

I’ve gotten to the point now that I “like” the vid before I even watch it. I just know I’m gonna make it, eat it, love it every time!!! Love this channel. Bri - we could be best friends I promise 😊

[@AUT331]

what i love way more than useing such a hefty amount of oil is to use no or only little amounts of oil, fry the tortilla untill it gets a nice amount of collor and the inside is nearly done (be carefull when you use no oil) and then throw some cheese into the pan untill it melted put the Quesadilla on top of it wait untill the outer cheese layer is nearly crispy and repeat for the other side (you will need to make it a few times for the right timing since every stove is different). Now only finish the frying process on both sides untill the outer layer is crispy to ur likeing and enjoy. This is the ULTIMATE Quesadilla for me, cheesey gooey, crispy and the prefect crispy cheese layer everyone loves when makeing toast or pretty much everything cheese stuffed.

[@SourdoughVideo]

Just now leaving St. Louis after visiting a buddy of mine. Visited Union Loafers to try the pizza and absolutely loved it, no wonder you make such good food. I would recommend to anyone in STL area to stop by tower grove and pop into union loafers to try a za.

[@koreyb]

That looks quite good.

[@TommyTucker091]

This looks delicious and you just got another subscriber. 👍

[@drewsk81]

This proves that I will watch any video you put out.

[@Undergroundglitch]

yooo that looks fantastic!

[@SergeyKamenezki]

Thanks!

[@skym821]

I am amazed.

[@houstontexans805]

I’m soaked. My mouth is also watering

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

I freaking love homemade quesadillas! I'm going to do this!

[@joeyvesh13]

Looks glorious

[@rosiealarconjurado6485]

Very Delicious 😋 Chicken Quesadilla 😋😋😋😋😋