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[@joajojohalt]

I absolutely love this "behind the scenes" style it's calm not so scripted, it fits the vibe sooo good.

[@Quelkaima]

Especially when there isn't so much a recipe as a "here's what I've been eating and how you can make it" kind of video. The "home cooking" type of videos from him and Kenji is definitely my speed. I love the deep dives, but one or two of these videos in between keeps things super interesting.

[@Dad_Lyon]

I like it a lot too. Alao seems cool for Ethan to get a little break between big videos.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thanks, I’ve gotta remember to do these more often, it helps a lot to have more time to think on the deep dive videos!

[@thirdcoast6513]

Ive literally been making the last few days. But with corn tortilla, and just chicken cheese and salsa/sour cream. Yumm

[@jeanpauldormehl]

@@EthanChlebowski Yet, if this had been my first video of yours, I probably would not appreciate it as much. It's almost like this type of video was "earned" by your other more focused, science type videos.

[@vidatalab8301]

Shoutout to Ethan for making protein-rich meals that actually taste good and aren’t just chicken and broccoli.

[@BreadTeleporter002]

Certified natty moment.

[@fahid3342]

Damn are you single

[@PosterityIslesNews]

@@fahid3342 this is a cooking, not a dating show

[@theinternal]

...don't you dare, 'n badmouth broccoli! 😉

[@fahid3342]

@@PosterityIslesNews idc. I chase after what I want regardless of the setting

[@deadfr0g]

Ethan talking about his hugely ambitious next video project: “I want it to really stand the test of time, and have a lot of foundational information that will hopefully help everyone out for every chicken breast recipe for the rest of your life.” Me rewatching a video where he made himself a taco in an AirBnB: 👀

[@raypitcher6200]

My pupils dilated when he said 'help everyone out for every chicken breast recipe for the rest of your life' - this man has taught me to cook and I'm psyched to level up

[@cherriberri8373]

SERIOUSLY especially because chicken breast is my fav meat to cook and eat

[@LK25278]

@@cherriberri8373 damn, why

[@danb9447]

my anus dilated. same reason

[@GS_666]

@@LK25278macros plus flavor sponge. There’s a reason butter chicken is traditionally made with breast meat

[@_branden]

@@LK25278 high protein n low calorie

[@dsmn4772]

You should definitely make this a series, especially to add more information and quality to your deep dive videos. Just a quick, minimally edited ramble-style video of you throwing stuff together, perfect.

[@NRobertson1991]

Informative, laid back, improvising like a true home cook based on what’s in the fridge. This has the vibe of a Kenji video. And that is the highest praise I can give. Nice work dude.

[@andilongmeadowfarm]

Agree 100% Kenji type video. My best relaxing videos.

[@domonicramey3960]

🙌🏻 it’s a good day. Always love a quick recipe video tossed in between the deep dives

[@cosmicray8172]

Ethan: I'm using Oaxaca and Smoked Gouda for my quesadilla, but use whatever you want- Me taking notes: okay the shredded mozzarella in my fridge, got it

[@thewiirocks]

One of my favorite tricks I figured out is to use butter instead of oil. The tortilla will develop a really tasty "blackened" crust.

[@sjmoorez]

For those of us that pay for KZbin Premium we do not want to see your in video ads. Give us some form of count down or whatever. I'm paying to see your content without adds and if you keep doing it like this I'll just stop completely. It shouldn't be hard. Guga Foods does it none stop but he puts in a "sponsorship section" I can skip. I'm not doing both. I am literally paying an expense to not see adds so when you force them it's against what I'm paying for. You are very guilty for them without much escape.

[@StephLafr]

I like this video, It a good addition for the 'deep dive' ones. You should always (or so) add this kind of videos with the more technical ones. Both ARE interesting in their own way. If your ingredients are already cooked, its a fun approach to show us what to do with leftovers in a creatives way.

[@booon-booon]

I would be really interested in seeing a frozen vs fresh seafood test! Is there really such a big difference between when it's bought fresh from the store vs bought frozen right after fishing vs live & such? I imagine there is but I would like to see how big the difference is

[@booon-booon]

could do some sushi/poke/cooked seafood tests to see where the differences are most obvious

[@EthanChlebowski]

Interesting idea🧐

[@jesthermerchandani5138]

@@EthanChlebowski big fan

[@booon-booon]

@@EthanChlebowski thanks Ethan! Love the videos

[@fathmaa.2233]

If you’re buying from a regular grocery store, their “fresh” is usually previously frozen and it would mention that on the product! Just buying frozen is typically better I believe

[@Heylon1313]

The combination of your "deep dive" videos and these more laid back, simple week day recipe ideas is what I enjoy most about your channel! Looking forward to the chicken video!

[@michelleplunkett]

100% agree

[@leslieherring381]

At 8:35 when you said “I forgot to put the Siggi's in” I heard it as “I forgot to put the ciggies in” and just about did a spit-take. I’m not familiar with that brand of yogurt, so it didn’t register correctly with me.

[@bamfchica123]

Using your advice to coat chicken breast in mayo before cooking has honestly changed the game for me, I used to make such sad chicken 🤣 I'm excited for even more knowledge on superior chicken cooking techniques!

[@sDeezyeazy]

Super jealous of you bc you get to use all your groceries as a tax write off 🤣Deep dive on if all the best Italian cheese are worth it? Don't mind if i do!

[@goldenmilktea4992]

I really like these type of videos, Ethan. Very authentic and no fills. I appreciate that you make videos for the average person who wants to make a decent meal at home that aren't time consuming. I'll definitely make this at home!

[@StalkerSKT]

Mmm, graveyard chicken, sounds yummy. :D

[@charliep9066]

This is so CRAZY - I literally JUST sat down for dinner after making my food, turn on this video, and realize, I MADE THE EXACT SAME THING TOTALLY by chance!!! I even put the premade chicken with salsa in the microwave!!! HOW WEIRD!!! Damn UFOs casting some chicken quesadilla airwaves in the air lol.

[@Duck-du1ty]

What a coincidence! 😂🧐

[@axii4992]

Ethan can you do a video on hearty stews? I imagine this would work well with your style of videos focusing on fundamentals and ingredient categories rather than strict recipes. Keep up the great work!

[@larrybrown1971]

Ethan, your channel has inspired me to cook with more protein. You have motivated me to cook at home, and to learn to do it better. Much appreciation.

[@freiermuthj]

Absolutely love the vlog / behind the scenes content. Don’t try too hard we follow you to learn new recipes / techniques and your personality.

[@menardmathieu]

My 2 cents: I love your in depth videos, what I could add is that my gf with ADHD love you, but finds those videos too long. How about XL versions for deeper details? Myself, I love your videos more and more!

[@BigTimeEaters]

Thanks for Sharing Ethan, Always inspiring us to be better home cooks. I like that you show ways to use leftovers so often!!

[@CHEFPKR]

Might be having this for lunch today, but with a fried egg of course.

[@yulnikita]

where's the music in the background? feel like I'm watching the cooking channel / food network

[@ahuizinga1999]

Glad you’re taking the extra time on the chicken breast video! Looking forward to it!

[@noyz2828]

90% of your recipes are abt chicken... maybe try something else?

[@derstilleabonnierer]

my god, this chicken video could be everything i ever wanted to know about cooking the best chicken possible in a pan based on science and trials. You keep us hungry Eth ;)

[@jackmanleblanc2518]

I've been making chicken quesadillas for breakfast almost every morning for months now. Absolutely delicious. I'm a bit more lazy though. I love spicy chicken thighs and the basic shredded mexican cheese you get in a bag. Then just mix gochujang sauce+mayo to dip it in. Really simple and basic, but tasty. I should probably add vegetables to it though.

[@IsinMoon]

I really like the more casual style video. Your scripted videos are great too, but it’s nice to have something like this with you where it just feels like we’re hanging out in your kitchen 😊

[@cargillclumberd1]

Can anyone tell me 1). what type of press he is using to weigh down the quesadilla to get that crunchy exterior and 2). whether its worth buying something like that (or if anyone has a workaround/hack they use that can accomplish the same thing. Thx!

[@johnathantran9228]

He is using the Chef's Press from someone named Bruce Hill. I don't have them, but if you think you'll use it a lot it could be worth it. For a hack, you can take any object with a decent amount of weight that can withstand some heat and put it on top. There's another cooking channel where they use a brick wrapped in aluminum foil. Or if it's not a particularly long cooking time like here you can just press down manually with a spatula.

[@Rapturnal]

Do you know why Ethan is so relatable? It's because he pulls stuff out of the sink like everybody else. (Yes, sometimes an item just gets a quick rinse before its used again.)😆

[@vikar6232]

i thought i was the only disgusting person who did that

[@narayanalee]

BEHIND THE SCENES IS THE DEAL !!!

[@gabrielisaac771]

OK, I was reading through the comments on this video and was assaulted by all of the positivity but I have to jump on the hype train... Genuinely, the most delicious meals I have prepared are the ones I have picked up on your channel. You are such a light in this world.... What's more important, I can tell, without a second glance, that you have a truly good heart and the best of intentions. I want you to know that someday, I will seduce a woman with my cooking and it will be because of you virtual training. Keep on making these amazing videos, my man!

[@madronasunrise]

I like both the casual videos and the deep dives. I'm autistic and I love the attention to minute detail and the lining up and measuring of everything. I enjoy the process of experimentation, and the bigger picture insights. Also thank you for making the kitchen mess so we don't have to! 😅

[@LorienDrechsler]

Avocado...or guacamole. That's what you needed for this. But I'm gunna try it!

[@Food-Journeys]

Ethan, it’s so cool to hear about your process, especially what you said about always being able to work more on a video and the marginal returns after a certain point. I can relate even as someone just starting to make videos. Love this casual format as a change of pace in between your deep dives. Looking forward to seeing if you can convert me on chicken breast!

[@zippyhawk]

i love that you have a bunch of protein and veggies in your meals!! but can you make a video focusing on fruit? you almost never feature fruit in any of your recipes

[@Maplecook]

I can relate to having excess chicken breast, because of kitchen experiments. lol Makes me think that I need a beer.

[@NZAnimeManga]

Great video, mate! Loving the chilled vibe

[@paulbrickler]

Ethan is such a boss when it comes to the food science explanations. And, sometimes I disagree, but it always makes me think. Sometimes, I'm wrong.

[@samueljohnson4365]

I'm insanely jealous of your kitchen. It's cool to see your channel grow. Also, these types are videos are great.

[@poughquagpops3379]

Nice job. Quesadillas are simple and a great way to use up all sorts of leftovers. Gluten free tortilla options out there too. I go to brown rice tortillas, not because I'm gluten free, but because they are really crunchy, which I prefer. And cheese options are abundant too. Endless possibilities. Thanks for even more ideas.

[@tedbonnot8910]

man you need some butter in that pan to get it actually crispy

[@Moto_Plus]

YES! another Ethan video! Ethan you need to post what you made for the superbowl!

[@Appaddict01]

You should have reheated that chicken in the pan. Microwaved chicken is terrible.

[@BlowinFree]

Plastic pots, licking spoons and fingers, microwaving food, adverts……not really great, is it?

[@zoeyreptiliusowner]

why dont you use spatulas??? do you not burn your hands?

[@EclecticK]

I really appreciated this Vlog style video. It was great to see a little behind the scenes and a bit of insight into how your thought process works.

[@Mythilt]

Those lower calorie tortillas have become my bread replacement mainstay, I was sooo happy when they started making them burrito sized.

[@roninpawn]

I absolutely hate this "behind the scenes" style it's self absorbed, it fits the para-social manipulator vibe so good.

[@animalxing8697]

Lol I love this one, such a slice of life.

[@avann2006]

It would be cool if you could investigate the economical and health benefits/cons of making single-serving meals vs. meals with leftovers for those of us cooking for one!

[@RenoNV775]

I mean it’s a chicken quesadilla, am I missing something?

[@btuh-g7x]

is there something else you were expecting? title is literally crunchy chicken quesadilla

[@RenoNV775]

@@btuh-g7x I dunno something more advanced than melt chicken and cheese in a tortilla and don’t burn it.

[@serenevalor]

My brain is so burnt out from studying. So, this video was therapy for me. Just you talking to the cam. So chill. I felt like you're my friend and we're just having a chat in your kitchen. hahaha. Would love to watch these type of more "personal" "behind-the-scenes" style vids.

[@saintpenguin2054]

I love your videos because they teach an amazing cooking background and teach the scientific knowledge that most home cooks lack. However, these videos are awesome. It is nice just to see the general thoughts.... especially after a long day of work. Seeing the real time cooking and keeping it quick and healthy is awesome!

[@JohnHolleger]

Can't wait for that chicken video! I make chicken all the time and I feel like I'm missing something.

[@philiptenenzaph6128]

I love those tortillas. We bought them by mistake and loved them for making tacos. They really don't do well for quesadillas because they get weird and rubbery on the pan.

[@najkiyy]

Probably my most favourite cooking channel just because even though it brings science (which I love too) it has the chill weekend "freestyle" vibe which I love. Keep the good work. I'm experimenting when cooking myself because of channels like this and most of the time meals come out delicious

[@himesjon]

Nearly identical how I make them . Didn't do tostada so that would be a good addition

[@MrBobo64]

They're not in _grape_ shape

[@teniaosayande6355]

Ethan you're not kidding - this vid is home cook's style. forgot to take something out to defrost before work. omw home i grabbed some salmon filets. got home & just started grabbing stuff🤣 a sheet pan, threw some harissa, garlic & few others on the fish, grabbed bag of random frozen veggies & handful of finger potatoes, said a prayer then threw it in the oven 🤣 dinner is served! Like this style of vid & can't wait for the new chicken breast video.

[@Robot-Overlord]

The title feels like he's bragging. We get it Ethan. You're rich!

[@mr.brooks1508]

I love this video. Please, more quick, high protein recipes!

[@GolDGreg]

I know you always cook chicken until it’s just barely white and that makes it more juicy, I just can’t do that chunky, frig salad, fake chicken feeling texture. I want it to be stringy and shred.

[@kjdude8765]

You're much better off to do a wet cooking method for that texture like a poach or a pressure cooker.

[@BlowinFree]

@@kjdude8765 no roast

[@katl8825]

These vids are why you’re the king of home cooking.

[@CatsT.M]

This unscripted video is great, would be nice to have more of these.

[@tednaiman]

Awesome stuff, cannot wait for your chicken breast video TBH. Blackened chicken breast is a HUGE staple protein on The P:E Diet and my favorite thing to do is to heat up a well-seasoned cast iron skillet on medium while I pound flat a couple of chicken breasts and then completely dredge them in an absurd amount of 50% paprika and 50% onion powder [bought by the pound because I use so much of both] and throw them into the skillet for three minutes per side - this blackened chicken is a complete game-changer and can be added to literally any recipe you can think of. ☺︎ Anything teaching people how to eat and actually enjoy chicken breast is God’s work here in the midst of the obesity epidemic - I salute you 👊🏼

[@TheGuyWhoIsSitting]

I might make something like this. I got a crunch wrap supreme recently and it didn’t have the crunch. 😥 I still ate it. I’m not a monster.

[@glowing_rectangle]

STOP EATING SEED OILS

[@ATthemusician]

I put some black beans In mine, it was AWESOME. While they're heating up I season my black beans with cumin, paprika, salt, and a little bit of better than bouillon(beef) and they're suuuper good

[@robertheed4040]

I recognized that cheese in the container, then when you said smoked goat cheese, I was like "yep, that's chevrelait!" That is definitely my #1 most purchased cheese from HEB, so versatile and good price

[@champitadub]

Ugh I miss HEB! Moved north

[@bobby_greene]

I never thought of a Silverado as milky goat cheese before 😅

[@YouVuvu]

I live off of quesadilla variants throughout the week, awesome to see you knock one out!

[@Bruh-gx1ey]

It's refreshing when a youtuber doesn't end every video by "GET SUBSCRIBED". Quality speaks.

[@larrybrown1971]

Rewatching this, and I'm super stoked for the chicken breast video that is coming out soon.

[@RobynDavis-sj9tc]

I LOVE your cooking style! I do the no recipe thing too, way more laid back and fun to experiment with flavors and leftovers! Don’t overthink how you’re doing it you’re awesome to watch I’ve learned ALOT!! Thankyou:)

[@Johngreggor99]

Super looking forward to chicken breast video. I tested the hell out of of iitll be good to see if i really found the best method

[@soniCron]

HI KIDS, DON'T USE YOUR CARBON STEEL PAN ON AN INDUCTION HOB unless you want it to warp and rock and spin around and be permanently stuck with massively uneven heating like Ethan's.

[@RobbDizzl]

The wobble of that pan doesn’t speak for its quality. It’s obviously to thin.

[@kjdude8765]

Carbon steel pans and induction burners can be a poor combination as the induction can heat up steel too concentrated and lead to warping.

[@dcumbo]

Totally agree, probably heated up too quickly.

[@No-Name-f8p]

Ugh DITCH the annoying background music 🎶! Annoyed from Colorado USA 🇺🇸.

[@Appaddict01]

I always pound out my chicken breast it vastly improves the flavor. I also love my indoor Ninja Foodi Grill. I add the tiniest bit of honey to really improve the blacking/grill marks on the chicken.

[@jacobdebernardi4385]

This is the purest form of home cooking, I love to see it

[@Youre-Welcome]

I thought it was unnecessary to add the skyr (which is different than yogurt people!) On the inside of the quesadilla...I've had FF Chobani as a sour cream substitute all the time...but inside? Tried it today because why not...holy forking shirtballs...why didn't I do this sooner?

[@cyrusatkinson3307]

I would PAY for a series of "graveyard" recipes. Addressing that issue I think most home cooks have. We cant purchase a single recipe of ingredients. So WTF do I do with that extra......

[@DirkFedermann]

Maybe you should make it a thing. Do a main video and then maybe after that a quick-ish video about what you've done with the "waste"

[@d3-ll754]

"Takes 10 minutes, is high in protein, is overall delicious, and has a great textural contrast. Really, what's not to love?" Well for someone like me who's doing low-carb, borderline keto to reverse insulin resistance, 60 grams of protein compared to how much fat's in this is definitely an "oof". XD I do like how you just say it's high in protein without using "healthy" as shorthand for high-protein here, though. Too many people do that, I find, and it gets a bit exhausting for someone like me, who has other goals and other metabolic issues to work through. I'm going on this rant because I don't have a whole lot useful to offer on the video itself. Uh. Is good, much liked. 😅

[@tlaren]

Echoing other folks here, love the 'behind the scenes' vibe, but additionally? I would NOT mind you just going *off* on things for an ultra-long video, because what you offer is both educational AND entertaining. maybe a one-off sometime?

[@ahagamin6180]

i know what you said about single recipe vids but the people still love them! clearly!!

[@loganpodojil8965]

Do you need picture’s of my family or some more cookbooks? You have 3 empty shelves behind you, and everything on the other 3 could fit on one. I like your channel but this has bugged me since day one. I’m sure H-E-B would provide seasonal decor if you reached out as an influencer. Again, love the content, but with the ornate background, you gotta fill it out.

[@kitbirskovich1838]

Your videos are great. Content is compelling and informative. (Suggestion: Eliminate the word "like" from your narration. It is like so unnecessary, and like makes you sound like not so smart.)

[@TheSilverwing999]

Plugged all this into my calorie and macro calculator and it comes out at 646 calories. Not sure how you get it to 487? I used your recipe for it. Also that's even without the Tortilla Chips btw. Edit: I've found where the difference is. You are calculating from a low carb tortilla (people should know that normal tortillas aren't that low in calories) and your chicken breast only shows at 222 but its closer to 260 on mine. Also your written recipe calls for a regular flour Tortilla btw, no mention of low carb, so might want to edit that. I know this is pedantic but it actually does make a difference to people who are trying to stay below a certain amount of calories to lose weight. I'm more leaving this here so people don't get tricked into thinking that they are eating less calories than they really are.

[@bbcpfghs]

Ethan I hate to break it to you but your tortilla Macros are lying to you lol. According to the macro numbers, it’s closer to around 89 calories per tortilla. Since you’re also a detail freak like I am, most the times the packing lies about how much each tortilla weighs. I’ve bought tortillas that say 60 g each on the packaging and then physically weighed it and or was like 75-80. Lots of lying on those labels lol

[@RoloTomasie]

Hey Ethan, I love all your content. Your deep-dives are really amazing. Have you thought about a second channel for adding less-polished supplemental info for the deep-dive videos?

[@Rickey2350]

The calories on the wrap are way off, not that it really matters. Even if you take their macros as valid, ((16+4) x 4) + 9) = 89kcal

[@michaeljbuckley]

For some reason when Ethan is saying "graveyard", I'm hearing David Goggins say "taking souls, send them to the graveyard" 😂😂

[@knowone353]

Seen a lot of your vids and I really enjoy the deep dive. Not sure if I'm liking the rocking of your Made-In pan. ( 7:18 )

[@sharonlocke9096]

New Sub here 😃 LOOKS good 👍💚

[@diamondfool937]

Love this because I literally improv'd the same recipe but with taco bell sauce & stuff I had laying around. Makes me feel smart & validated

[@jamielloyd4911]

Ethan Chlebowski if you don’t want to use corn chips for crunchiness could you used chicken skin or crispy bacon instead 🤷‍♂️ in that chicken Quesadilla

[@jnorth3341]

Looks great, my only disappointment is hearing you are spending a ton on time on chicken breasts as opposed to thighs, which are tastier and cheaper and much harder to f'up. Eh, oh well, I'm sure I'll be able to make the results work on thighs (I get them by the 40 lb case at the local commercial supplier).