The speaker, a chef, is making her number one requested recipe, fried chicken, and is sharing her techniques and secrets with the audience. She begins by seasoning the chicken with her house seasoning, which is a simple mixture of salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder. She then marinates the chicken in a mixture of eggs, hot sauce, and water before dredging it in flour and frying it in peanut oil.
Throughout the video, the chef shares various tips and tricks, such as letting the chicken come to room temperature before frying, using a thermometer to regulate the oil temperature, and not overcrowding the pot. She also discusses the importance of using high-quality ingredients, such as fresh eggs and peanut oil.
The chef also mentions that she uses a cast-iron pot, which she believes is the best material for frying chicken because it holds heat well. She also shares her experiences cooking chicken at her restaurant, Lady & Sons, and notes that cooking 50 pieces of chicken at a time is much easier than cooking a few pieces at home.
After frying the chicken, the chef checks the internal temperature to ensure it is cooked to a safe temperature. She then serves the fried chicken and encourages the audience to try making it at home, promising that with practice, they will get better at making delicious fried chicken.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is cooking fried chicken.
2. Fried chicken is the number one most requested recipe.
3. The speaker uses a commercial fryer at their restaurant, but not at home.
4. The speaker cooks chicken on the stovetop at home.
5. The speaker lets the chicken sit out and get almost to room temperature before cooking.
6. The speaker wears gloves while cooking because it's a messy process.
7. The speaker uses a house seasoning made from 1 cup of salt, 1/4 cup of garlic powder, 1/4 cup of black pepper, and 1/4 cup of onion powder.
8. The speaker uses peanut oil for frying.
9. The speaker uses a candy thermometer to check the temperature of the oil.
10. The ideal temperature for frying chicken is 350°F.
11. The speaker cooks dark meat (thighs and legs) first because it takes longer to cook than white meat.
12. The speaker cooks the chicken for 14-15 minutes for dark meat and 12-13 minutes for white meat.
13. The internal temperature of cooked chicken should be between 165°F and 170°F.
14. The speaker uses cast-iron cookware because it holds heat well.
15. The speaker recommends investing in a good thermometer and cast-iron cookware for frying chicken.