This homemade cheesy chicken quesadilla by Brian Lagerstrom is the perfect snack that you can prepare at home. It’s filled with well-seasoned grilled chicken and melted gooey cheese that you surely can’t resist. Make sure you try the chipotle ranch sauce too!
Ingredients:
For chicken and marinade
- 2 pieces of 8oz chicken breasts
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 2/3 teaspoon of salt
- zest of one lime and juice of half a lime
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- splash of tequila
- 2 1/2 teaspoons of agave syrup
For assembly and cooking:
- tortilla (homemade or store-bought)
- .5 lb of pepper jack
- .5 lb of mild cheddar
- .25 lb of provolone
- pickled jalapeno
- canola oil
Chipotle ranch dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup of mayo
- 1/2 lime juice
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of hot sauce
- 3.5 tablespoons of sour cream
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo
- 1 garlic clove pressed
Note: shred the cheese using the largest holes on a grater and mix them
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Pound the chicken out into about 1-inch thick cutlets. Put it inside a bag with other ingredients and massage it to coat well. Place in the fridge for about 10 to 15 minutes to marinate.
Step 2:
Cook on a high grill for about 5 to 6 minutes on the first side, then cook the other side for about 2 minutes. You can also bake the chicken at 450F for about 12 to 15 minutes. The internal temperature should be 150F. Once done, cut into small cubes.
Step 3:
Spread the cheese blend over 1/2 of a tortilla, then add the chopped chicken, pickled jalapenos. Sprinkle more cheese blend on top and fold it over.
Step 4:
Add a long squeeze of canola oil into a pan and lay the folded quesadilla into the pan. Cook for about 90 seconds. Once browned and crisp, flip and cook for another 1.5 to 2 minutes.
Step 5:
Make the sauce. Add all ingredients to a tall-sided container and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
Step 6:
Slice the quesadilla in half, then serve with the homemade chipotle ranch sauce.
Homemade Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
