The speaker discusses his attempt to recreate a chicken sandwich, inspired by popular fast-food chain Popeyes. He emphasizes that his goal is to improve upon the original, not to compete with the company. He outlines his process of marinating the chicken, dredging it in a seasoned flour mix, frying it, and assembling it with a homemade mayo and pickles on a bun. He also serves as his own taste tester, comparing his sandwich to the Popeyes version. Despite his bias, he acknowledges that both sandwiches have their merits. He concludes by expressing gratitude to his subscribers and announces that he has reached 500,000 subscribers.
1. The text discusses a rivalry between two chicken sandwiches, one from a rival of a rival, and another from a non-sponsored post.
2. The non-sponsored post is not endorsed by Popeyes or anything similar.
3. The non-sponsored post is a remake of the original chicken sandwich, with a view to improving it.
4. The creator of the non-sponsored post is concerned about potential legal issues, including the possibility of being sued.
5. The creator starts by making Japanese milk buns for the burger bun recipe.
6. The fried chicken is marinated in buttermilk with salt, garlic powder, and serrano powder.
7. The chicken is then dredged in a mixture of all-purpose flour, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oyster mushroom powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
8. The chicken is fried in oil heated to around 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius.
9. The chicken is cooked for about 6 to 10 minutes or until it is golden brown and cooked through.
10. The chicken is then placed on a wire rack to drain and cooled until it is no longer hot.
11. The creator also makes a mayo for the sandwiches, using mayonnaise, black garlic, hot sauce, kosher salt, smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
12. The sandwiches are assembled with the buns toasted, the mayo applied, and the fried chicken placed on top.
13. The creator compares the taste of the non-sponsored post sandwich with the Popeyes sandwich.
14. The creator states that the non-sponsored post sandwich has a crispy chicken, a softer bun, and more pickle.
15. The creator has reached 500k subscribers, which is a significant milestone.