In this video, the host, Andrew, and his nephew embark on a quest to determine which fried chicken is superior: Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) or Chick-fil-A. They visit both restaurants, and Andrew even attempts to film inside the Chick-fil-A kitchen, which is denied. Andrew expresses his preference for KFC, stating that while Chick-fil-A is a popular choice, KFC is the original and in his opinion, the better of the two.
Later, Andrew decides to make his own deep-fried chicken at home using a pressure cooker, a method he believes was first used by Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC. He purchases two whole chickens and butchers them himself, then seasons them with salt, MSG, and a blend of spices. After marinating the chicken in buttermilk, he coats it in a flour mixture before frying it in the pressure cooker.
The results are surprising, with the pressure cooker-fried chicken being described as more tender and juicy than the KFC chicken. Andrew concludes that not only is his homemade chicken better than KFC, but it's also superior to the Chick-fil-A chicken. He emphasizes that the secret to great deep-fried chicken is using a pressure cooker, as it allows for perfect deep frying and cooking at the same time.
In the end, Andrew states that his homemade chicken is the best he's ever had and encourages viewers to try it out for themselves. He provides detailed instructions on how to cook the chicken in the video description.
1. The speaker is discussing the differences between Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Chick-fil-A, two popular fast food chicken restaurants.
2. The speaker is determined to make fried chicken and is unsure which restaurant's method is better.
3. The speaker requests permission to film inside the kitchen of Chick-fil-A, but is denied.
4. The speaker expresses a desire to taste the chicken at Chick-fil-A, but is interrupted by the line at the restaurant.
5. The speaker orders chicken from Chick-fil-A and compares it to KFC's chicken, stating that the Chick-fil-A chicken is good but not as deep-fried as the KFC chicken.
6. The speaker mentions that one of the key ingredients for KFC chicken is monosodium glutamate (MSG).
7. The speaker discusses the importance of seasoning in making KFC chicken, and mentions that the chicken should be marinated in buttermilk for at least four hours for the best flavor.
8. The speaker uses all-purpose flour and seasonings like salt, garlic, black pepper, and smoked paprika for coating the chicken.
9. The speaker uses a pressure cooker to cook half of the chicken and a cast iron pan for the other half, comparing the results.
10. The speaker concludes that the chicken cooked in the pressure cooker is more tender and flavorful, with a juicier and more golden brown crust.
11. The speaker provides a detailed cooking method, including keeping the oil at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, frying for two minutes, covering the lid, and cooking on high pressure for seven minutes.
12. The speaker states that he will continue to experiment with different cooking methods to make the best deep-fried chicken.
13. The speaker thanks the audience for watching the video and encourages them to subscribe to his channel for future videos.