Long story cut short: My grandmother who just passed got me into your videos because you actually cook like her. Lmfao. She hated fast-food and loved homemade EVERYTHING! She got to old to cook so she got me to watch your videos and now I cook everything and eat out less. Just wanted you to know. Keep it up.
As a person who worked in a KFC... i must say that he is absolutely right. if you KNEW how your food was "cooked" you wouldn't want to eat there ever again... I worked in there for 1 week before i left as i had arguments with the F manager lol. Im serious lol... the chicken was barely, BARELY safe for consumption, the mayo, ketchup and mustard containers were extremely smelly since they refill them up without washing. Same with the avocado, they just added more to it without cleaning the contained and mixing old avocado with new avocado, it was a mess. they dont cleaned the lettuce either. Also, they needed to cut some stuff so the manager "DECIDED" that they cut the metal in the F kitchen. Where the sparks of metal were being thrown directly into the F bread that makes the sandwich, i told them that it was a complete disaster and that anything like that should be done outside, another was that they soaked chicken in water before using flour and then fry them, nothing wrong there except that they only changed water ONCE per F day.... imagine throwing RAW chicken into a bucket with water, taking them out and repeat that process about 3 times per minute... for the whole F day, and the kitchen is 30°C/86°F... you can expect that water to be full of bacteria already, i mentioned all these problems every day to the manager. The only thing safe to eat were potato fries .... well i was fired LOL. Well I'm glad, after the first day i refused to eat their food and brought mine. Lets not speak about how filthy the kitchen was.
KFC around here in Germany is actually completely fine, but I started to make my own "KFC style chicken" a while ago and it just is miles better. I also started to make Donuts, Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches and other "fast food" myself. It's just so much better than the cheap crap you get from the fast food chains. Your recipes seem to be great, really fits my style of cooking, thanks for the work!
Same in the Netherlands. It's also pretty good. Why do I feel that just in the US. the quality is just shit. but not elsewhere in the world. Maybe we speak better with our wallets then over there
I worked at a KFC when I was in high school, which was way back in the 80s. The coleslaw was freshly made, literally cabbage, onions, and carrots made in a giant circular chopper. The dressing was made (can't remember recipe) and then added. Biscuits were made in a mixer with real buttermilk. The dough was then rolled out, cut, baked, and brushed with butter. (The smell was amazing!!) Chicken was dipped in water and then tossed in breading (flour, buttermilk powder, and the packet of secret herbs and spices), then arranged a specific way on racks and fried in a giant pressure cooker. The "cracklings" that collected at the bottom of the cooker were used to make the gravy. All in all, it was really good. There were at least 10 employees per shift, and this was a small shop located inside a mall. Wonderful capitalism, offered by PepsiCo Corp, slashed staff and cut down quality by 80%. It all became instant this and frozen that. My friend brought over some KFC last year (unaware of my past relationship I had with the company lol) and it was HORRIBLE. I couldn't get through it. They ruined this amazing food just so a shareholder or CEO can buy a 4th yacht. Greed is destroying the fabric of our society, our past, while the 1% counts on us to numb it all out, take our Xanax, and poison ourselves with barely edible chemical slop they pass off as food. It's nice to see interest in having standards again. These are the changes I'm excited to see. Good job, Gen Z. 👏
Can't blame capitalism if dumb people are willing to buy shitty food. If people would quit purchasing stuff that isn't worth it these companies would be forced to make better stuff but we all know people don't care what they put in their bodies.
My dad didn’t take me to KFC much when I was a kid. I didn’t know why but for my next visit of my parents house, I’d like to try cooking them with Joshua’s recipe. I won’t forget printing my dad’s face on the bucket 😊
Depends which kfc you go to in which country. Korean is the worst and tastes nothing like USA’s kfc. Josh is doing the typical KFC from the states. If you are in Japan, not sure what their kfc tastes like.
@@MrWadewynn KFC in Japan is a BIG deal lol. It's a tradition there to get KFC for Christmas, there's line-ups outside Japanese KFC's for hours on Christmas Eve
@@chubbybunny6975 does it taste the same as USA though? Same 11 herbs and spices? I know in Korea, it is a completely different recipe. In USA the quality is now basically drunken sobering up food
Joshua, I think it’s time for an updated version of a basic kitchenware essentials video. I’m buying my first house and I want to take my cooking to the next level. Maybe even do a basic version and an advanced version.
@@christopherbubeck5901 yeah lol I used to work their too, both powdered. Actually the sauces that they dip wings and chicken in (bbq,Buffalo,Nashville hot) also from powder.
@@christopherbubeck5901 yeah lmao, its not bad at all, but its still powdered. Imo theres nothing wrong with powdered stuff. Its a very fast and convient way to get good quality stuff thats shelf stable.
KFC in Australia is actually good. Very rarely does it disappoint. Admittedly most fast food in Australia is markedly better than what it seems to be in America.
@@retna1x363 doubt it, majority of us cook significantly better. We just have jobs so can't do youtube and rely on gf to pay bills for years like him. Still worth the watch, just don't act like hundreds of thousands of us aren't better at cooking.
You probably won't see this but a while ago I moved to an area with no KFC joints, I just made this recipe for my family and it was AMAZING! Tastes so similar to KFC it blew our minds! Thank you!
Are we all just going to ignore how chill and gracious Josh was with the guy who asked for a dollar? My respect for you shot waaaayyy up with that interaction, Josh--never change, my man.
Yea we should totally celebrate the enabling of begging in places that are tough to get out of. I give the tiny elderly lady at the gas pump a pat on the back too for giving money to the looming aggressive and intimidating guy blocking her access to her car door.
@@handbannana3610 I don't see you doing any better but talking mess. How about introducing some solution along with that counterpoint. Unless you work in the field of the unsheltered population, I'd keep that negative attitude to yourself man. Jussayin
It is often a big problem for people who cook deliciously to eat in a restaurant because in most cases you get something that you would cook better yourself at home! 😆
Restaurants exist to save people time. If you think about your hourly wage and the amount of time it takes to make this meal, it probably makes way more sense to get it from a restaurant, unless it's a special occasion.
@@keithhasafastcar Six Schloztsky's original sandwiches at home including the buns costs what 1 does at the window. Panda Express, hands down cheaper at home. Any real restaurant vs scratch homemade is an embarrassing price savings.
@@bettyir4302 Youre neglecting a restaurants capability to purchase food in bulk and cook at scale. FAST FOOD restaurants exist to save you time. A real restaurant does not have nearly the profit margins industrial fast food chains do. Plus restaurants have more direct access to fresh produce and get first dibs from butchers since thats where so much of their demand comes from.
My wife agrees with you. She doesn't like going to restaurants for the food, she says that my cooking is always better. I want to go to restaurants also for ideas but also so I don't have to cook all the time. :D
My 3 yr old grandson loves watching your videos with me. I asked him what he wanted to watch tonight, and he said cooking movies (meaning your videos) 😍 so cute. He really loves your humor.
You are Awesome my kids and I are out of the country for now and really miss home your videos have helped us keep in touch with the Fast food made better!!! amazing love it... I loved every single recipe you have made
Since Girl Scout season is coming up, why don’t you try making Girl Scouts Cookies But Better? You could go for the classic Thin Mints, but it would be interesting to see you tackle Tagalongs and Caramel DeLites as well
@@retna1x363 cookie season is different everywhere from what I’ve figured out. They rotate “seasons” by region. I think it’s so manufacturing of the cookies is not overwhelmed during only 1 part of the year.
I honestly think you might have just gone to a really bad KFC, the one I usually went to had crispy and juicy chicken, and the food in general was pretty fresh.
its definitely a location thing. the stuff you get in mcdonalds india or kfc etc. just looks and tastes way better than the usa burgers which just look crushed
@@stanvanillo9831 Not just a show - quality varies wildly based on restaurant practices. Some places actually enforce rules about throwing out food that's been on the warmer for too long...some just say 'It's legally allowable, so it's fine.' The difference between doing what's acceptable practice and taking pride in your work. Probably the difference of employee appreciation, high volume sales and proper planning in operation, as well. A KFC would have more-fresh chicken in the evenings, when everyone is ordering chicken.
Thanks for the Jollibee shoutout, Papa Josh! 🤗 P.S.: KFC chicken in the Philippines is saltier since we usually pair it with rice. Not to mention that we treat the Colonel's gravy like soup over rice.
One of the last memories I have of my grandmother was when she was in hospice care with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and I was sitting by her side while we ate KFC that we picked up on the way to see her because, hey she can't keep any food down so it might as well be something she enjoyed. I was probably 12 or 13 at the time and sat by her side and spoon fed her some macaroni and cheese because she was too weak to eat much herself. So yes I agree, KFC is definitely hospital food
"Cook's Illustrated" turned me on to putting butter in a freezer (for 15-30 minutes) and then grating it into one's biscuit flour. That approach seems to work pretty well for me, for getting the requisite flaky layers. Also, I swear by cream cheese in one's mashed potatoes.
THAT SOUNDS SO SMART OMG I hate using food processors since I feel it’s annoying to clean, and I’d rather use a bowl and whisk/my hands if possible lol
KFC is my favorite fast food restaurant, and I can't believe they gave you dry chicken. It's typically the exact opposite and the skin is so wet that it comes off with a simple touch 😂
dry chicken, not dry skin. The meat itself is dry, the skin indeed is soft. Though I share your confusion, the KFC around where I live I find the chicken to be quite fine, nothing spectacular bgut defiantely not dry. And I don't know what they're talking about with "sour" taste in the coleslaw, because the coleslaw we get from KFC when we go there is not sour at all, it's a bit sweet and slightly acidic, but not sour. Do they just happen to have a terrible KFC near them or do I just have an above average one near me...
I worked at Red Robin’s. It is not fancy, its all fast food. All of the fried foods were frozen first and the beef was not that good. The only thing that was actually good quality was the grilled chicken. Chef “mike” works there.
You don't need to think at all as a cook at Red Robin, there's a conveyor broiler with 2 different belt speeds for some pink or no pink, then you just drop the patty on the grill and sear it.
Never thought we'd get a video with chicken sounds censoring the swears. It's been ages since I last heard something like that. Thanks for the entertainment, Josh. The recipe looks great, too.
when cabbage is cut it releases its juices that contain lactic acid, the longer it sits in its juices the more "sour" it gets. sauerkraut is literally sliced cabbage fermenting in the lactic acid of its juices
Nope. Cabbage juice is pH neutral. While the sauer in sauerkraut is largely lactic acid, it’s produced by the bacteria and yeast on the surface of the vegetable metabolizing the sugars and starches in the vegetable. Because red cabbage juice is pH neutral and contains several pH sensitive color compounds, it’s a popular science activity for children to use it as a pH indicator.
Im a Chinese student studying in UK. KFC in China is ok (chicken is a little expensive but at least decently seasoned, the crust is not enough tho). KFC in UK is on another f level that after 2 or 3 times I decided that since there's no Jollibee in my city, I MUST MAKE MY OWN FRIED CHICKEN. And I'm not even sure I put in the exact same amount of spices compared to Josh's recipe, it is still TASTY AF. This is a must try recipe.
Also, I just want to say, it is solely because of your recipes that I now keep a container of MSG in my spice cabinet. For that, I cannot thank you enough!
I actually really liked KFC back in the states. I live in Japan now and KFC is absolutely atrocious here (seasoning on the chicken is different and it's greasier, no mashed potatoes and gravy, no Mac n cheese, coleslaw comes in the tiniest cup, biscuits are on the sweeter side), so I'm really happy to see a video for all of my favorites from KFC 🥺 hopefully my husband and I can recreate this sometime 😌
Okay... just made the chicken last weekend. Best *expletive* chicken EVER!! I mean in the history of humanity! I don need no steenkin biscuits... I don need no steenkin gravy... and I don need no steenkin mashed potatoes! This chicken stands alone. Crispy, crunchy PERFECTION!!! Well done.
I wish Josh would make more videos about more complex dishes. I like fast food as much as the next guy, but I'd love to see dishes that have more technique involved. Especially considering how talented Josh is.
The herbs and spices set KFC apart from the others. Even though they are failing in the fry, and I swear to myself, “never again”, the flavour draws me back in.
Hey Josh, I love your videos and they are very entertaining. I often try one of your recipes when I need some inspiration in the kitchen. But I also try to eat less meat for a few weeks now and was wondering if you got some delicious recipes for vegetarian food aswell. Would love to seem videos like this, because I am sure you could step up this game with your skills aswell.
It would be cool if he did some, since it is interesting and new ground. If you like vegan food, I would recommend checking out some Indian recipes, since they are commonly vegan. I would also recommend the Korean Vegan. Good luck on your journey 👍
PREPARANDO POLLO KFC EN CASA 3:33 Para el bizcocho: 2 1/2 tazas (375 gramos) de harina para todo uso 2 cucharaditas (12 gramos) de sal marina 1 cucharadita (5 gramos) de azúcar granulada 1 taza (225 gramos) mantequilla sin sal muy fría cortada en cubos 1 taza (240 ml) de buttermilk 4:49 Para el puré de papa: 3 libras o 1.3 kilos de papas russet peladas y cortadas en trozos grandes Agua hirviendo con sal 1 taza (227 gramos) de mantequilla sin sal 1 cabeza de ajo cortada en la mitad 1/4 de chalote 1/2 taza (120 ml) de crema de leche/nata/crema espesa 1 taza (240 ml) de leche entera Sal al gusto 5:27 Para la salsa: 4 cucharadas (56 gramos) de mantequilla sin sal 4 cucharadas (41 gramos) de harina para todo uso 2 tazas (480 ml) de caldo de pollo 1 cucharada (12 gramos) de sopa de champiñones sazonada en polvo 1 cucharadita (4 gramos) de hondashi 1 ramito de romero 3 ramitos de tomillo 6:02 Para la ensalada: 4 tazas de col verde cortada en rodajas finas 1 cebolla roja cortada en rodajas finas 2 zanahorias ralladas 2 1/2 cucharaditas (12 gramos) de azúcar granulada Sal y pimienta al gusto 2 cucharadas (20 gramos) de vinagre blanco destilado 3 cucharadas (50 gramos) de crema agria 1/2 taza (110 gramos) de mayonesa 6:38 Para el adobo: 2 tazas (475 ml) de buttermilk 1 cucharada (11 gramos) de sal 1 1/2 cucharaditas (8 gramos) de MSG (glutamato monosódico) 2 cucharaditas (6 gramos) de pimienta blanca molida 1 cucharada (6 gramos) de paprika/pimentón dulce 1 cucharada (10 gramos) de ajo en polvo 4 piernas de pollo 4 muslos pequeños con hueso y con piel 7:03 Para la apanadura: 3 tazas (450 gramos) de harina para todo uso 2 cucharaditas (6 gramos) de pimienta negra molida 2 1/2 cucharadas (28 gramos) de sal kosher 1 1/4 cucharadas (18 gramos) de MSG (glutamato monosódico) 2 cucharadas (18 gramos) de pimienta blanca molida 1 cucharada (6 gramos) de jengibre en polvo 2 cucharaditas (5 gramos) de apio en polvo 1 cucharada (12 gramos) de ajo en polvo 2 cucharadas (12 gramos) de paprika/pimentón dulce 2 cucharaditas (0.8 gramos) de orégano seco 2 cucharaditas (1 gramo) de tomillo seco 1 cucharada (6 gramos) de mostaza en polvo
To make the gravy closer to theirs you could have taken the bits of dredge from the bottom of the oil after cooking the chicken and blended them into a paste to help thicken and flavor.
Hah when I worked for KFC 17 years ago the food wasn't that bad as fast food goes. The extra crispy was really crispy and the chicken wasn't dry. My guess is that they gave you chicken that sat in the warmer too long. That or they put the extra crispy in the original chicken warmer which uses a moist heat instead of dry heat. The biscuits are frozen buttermilk biscuits. The mashed potatoes are Instant and the gravy is also instant. The green beans are canned and then mixed with a dry seasoning packet when they are opened and then microwaved. Honestly the only veg that is actually fresh are the tomatoes and lettuce that is used for the sandwiches and the coleslaw. The slaw only has a 36 hour shelf life if I remember correctly. I know in my store we mixed the slaw every night and anything left over the next night was frozen and picked up by the local homeless shelter at the end of the week and the same with any other food that was approaching the hold time limit. Both the extra crispy and the original chicken use prepackaged seasoning mix sent from the company warehouses to keep the recipe secret. I can say that the original chicken recipe also uses a powdered egg mix as well. I can tell you that my store followed all food safety guidelines. That is most likely due to management caring more about the customer than their quarterly bonus.
who knows. it's probably better to do this though because if he feels like he wants to quit youtube you can still get the passive income from the videos.
KFC Gravy in England is pimp. They make it with the scraps of chicken from the fryer. Sounds crazy but it’s insane. Only issue is it’s inconsistent as it’s made fresh and differs depending on which store you go to. Would love to see a recipe on it.
My dad would take us to KFC when I was little and know I prefer Popeyes also could you do a little Caesar’s but better please this video gave me the idea also love your videos
ive been able to follow along well using a gluten free flour mix 1:1 replacement. the best ive found is king arthur's gluten free all purpose flour! one thing i'd try is using egg in the marinade to help hold the crust together once you dip it in the flour mixture.
While testing, you should make sure that all the items are at the same temperature. Because, just prepared will be at a higher temperature and thus easy to identify.
You can't be serious. You don't need a scientific study to assume that home cooked food is better than KFC. The "test" is a formality to wrap up the show.
It may just be me or the fact I live in Australia but I always find that fast food in America is always described as being bad when down under it's honestly great.
What about other fast food chains? In the US it's just a general rule that fast food is gonna be made as cheaply as possible. There's some higher quality ones and people have their favorites, but the majority are terrible compared to a real restaurant. My parents literally didn't let me have KFC growing up so I can't make the comparison, but maybe that tells you something haha
They keep talking about how sour the coleslaw tastes -- I'm wondering if they got a batch where the dressing had gone bad. It's usually at least edible. Not amazing, but not gag-inducing.
As someone who normally rolls his eyes at how much Josh trashes the fast food, I got a sweet feeling of vindication when he said this was one of the worst things he's had. KFC is very bad.
Corporate greed, even the kernel sued the company after he left because he was so disappointed they made it worse to save money. There is a whole story that he made a different food place in his wifes name, KFC sued Kernel for using their name and he sued them for using his face.
Sadly, I've never met anyone that could match KFC's chicken and I don't think the one in this video will. But also, KFC in the Netherlands is awesome! Not dry, and as I said before the taste is unmatched. People always boast that they can make it, but it's NEVER the same. It also has a really distinct aroma that you will immediately recognise as KFC
Ey, Jollibee got mentioned! 🤤🤤 Wow, your food got me hungry just now, and I was supposed to sleep already. Guess, I'll dial for Jollibee instead of KFC. 😉✌️
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Long story cut short: My grandmother who just passed got me into your videos because you actually cook like her. Lmfao. She hated fast-food and loved homemade EVERYTHING! She got to old to cook so she got me to watch your videos and now I cook everything and eat out less.
Just wanted you to know. Keep it up.
Awh, Rest in heaven to your grandmother
My condolences, great to hear papa Josh reminds you of her!
who the fuck is cutting onions up here?
@@klontjespap Ninjas. Onion-cutting ninjas. 🥲
That's the best kind of gift to get from your grandma, knowledge That's going to use the rest of your life and save you money.
Naaaah bro not the bucket with your face in the thumbnail 😂
actual legend innit🤣
LOL
@@veronnn. oi a botta awawa innit
@@felixkey5337 average American shooter
@@veronnn. BRI’ISH
As a person who worked in a KFC... i must say that he is absolutely right. if you KNEW how your food was "cooked" you wouldn't want to eat there ever again... I worked in there for 1 week before i left as i had arguments with the F manager lol. Im serious lol... the chicken was barely, BARELY safe for consumption, the mayo, ketchup and mustard containers were extremely smelly since they refill them up without washing. Same with the avocado, they just added more to it without cleaning the contained and mixing old avocado with new avocado, it was a mess. they dont cleaned the lettuce either. Also, they needed to cut some stuff so the manager "DECIDED" that they cut the metal in the F kitchen. Where the sparks of metal were being thrown directly into the F bread that makes the sandwich, i told them that it was a complete disaster and that anything like that should be done outside, another was that they soaked chicken in water before using flour and then fry them, nothing wrong there except that they only changed water ONCE per F day.... imagine throwing RAW chicken into a bucket with water, taking them out and repeat that process about 3 times per minute... for the whole F day, and the kitchen is 30°C/86°F... you can expect that water to be full of bacteria already, i mentioned all these problems every day to the manager. The only thing safe to eat were potato fries .... well i was fired LOL. Well I'm glad, after the first day i refused to eat their food and brought mine. Lets not speak about how filthy the kitchen was.
This makes me happy to not live in the US just so I don’t even have the chance to drunkenly pick KFC ever…
When I go to KFC, I only dare to grab chips. Anything else is just vomit inducing. And I don't even live in the US, I dunno what to tell you.
Fast food in any other country is better than us..which is ironic
Still tastes good af don’t care
@@TheMosquitto where do you live because in the UK kfc have the worst chips
KFC around here in Germany is actually completely fine, but I started to make my own "KFC style chicken" a while ago and it just is miles better. I also started to make Donuts, Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches and other "fast food" myself. It's just so much better than the cheap crap you get from the fast food chains.
Your recipes seem to be great, really fits my style of cooking, thanks for the work!
Same in the Netherlands. It's also pretty good. Why do I feel that just in the US. the quality is just shit. but not elsewhere in the world. Maybe we speak better with our wallets then over there
Here in France, same. Quite nice
I worked at a KFC when I was in high school, which was way back in the 80s. The coleslaw was freshly made, literally cabbage, onions, and carrots made in a giant circular chopper. The dressing was made (can't remember recipe) and then added. Biscuits were made in a mixer with real buttermilk. The dough was then rolled out, cut, baked, and brushed with butter. (The smell was amazing!!) Chicken was dipped in water and then tossed in breading (flour, buttermilk powder, and the packet of secret herbs and spices), then arranged a specific way on racks and fried in a giant pressure cooker. The "cracklings" that collected at the bottom of the cooker were used to make the gravy. All in all, it was really good. There were at least 10 employees per shift, and this was a small shop located inside a mall. Wonderful capitalism, offered by PepsiCo Corp, slashed staff and cut down quality by 80%. It all became instant this and frozen that. My friend brought over some KFC last year (unaware of my past relationship I had with the company lol) and it was HORRIBLE. I couldn't get through it. They ruined this amazing food just so a shareholder or CEO can buy a 4th yacht. Greed is destroying the fabric of our society, our past, while the 1% counts on us to numb it all out, take our Xanax, and poison ourselves with barely edible chemical slop they pass off as food. It's nice to see interest in having standards again. These are the changes I'm excited to see. Good job, Gen Z. 👏
Really?
Oh best you believe it's garbage like this that fuels my passion for cooking and baking even more.
@@justalpha9138 Good luck with that
@@TheSultan1470 I love cooking and baking! I do it all the time! I've even been making my own ramen over the past three years now! :D
Can't blame capitalism if dumb people are willing to buy shitty food. If people would quit purchasing stuff that isn't worth it these companies would be forced to make better stuff but we all know people don't care what they put in their bodies.
My dad didn’t take me to KFC much when I was a kid. I didn’t know why but for my next visit of my parents house, I’d like to try cooking them with Joshua’s recipe. I won’t forget printing my dad’s face on the bucket 😊
I would be a proud boyfriend if i was with you
Depends which kfc you go to in which country. Korean is the worst and tastes nothing like USA’s kfc. Josh is doing the typical KFC from the states. If you are in Japan, not sure what their kfc tastes like.
@@MrWadewynn KFC in Japan is a BIG deal lol. It's a tradition there to get KFC for Christmas, there's line-ups outside Japanese KFC's for hours on Christmas Eve
Lmfaoooo pls give us an update on how it goes 😭
@@chubbybunny6975 does it taste the same as USA though? Same 11 herbs and spices? I know in Korea, it is a completely different recipe. In USA the quality is now basically drunken sobering up food
Joshua, I think it’s time for an updated version of a basic kitchenware essentials video. I’m buying my first house and I want to take my cooking to the next level. Maybe even do a basic version and an advanced version.
Such a great idea!!
yes!!
Yes!!
Would LOVE to see this. Always looking for good recommendations, but uh... I don't trust America's Test Kitchen
@@chrissnyder4439 i wouldn’t either. If you’re looking for kitchen essentials maybe check out Andrew Rea’s (binging with babish)
As someone who actually works there its really good when fresh. The only thing thats meh is the mash and gravy since its powdered.
Umm both the potatoes and gravy are powdered?
@@christopherbubeck5901 yeah lol I used to work their too, both powdered. Actually the sauces that they dip wings and chicken in (bbq,Buffalo,Nashville hot) also from powder.
@@christopherbubeck5901 yeah lmao, its not bad at all, but its still powdered. Imo theres nothing wrong with powdered stuff. Its a very fast and convient way to get good quality stuff thats shelf stable.
@@blendyourflaws4389 the sauces are not powdered???? They come refrigerated in plastic bags.
@@Beenisweenis our sauces come powdered in a silver package. Gets mixed with hot water and whisked.
KFC in Australia is actually good. Very rarely does it disappoint. Admittedly most fast food in Australia is markedly better than what it seems to be in America.
So true it is good but it not as big as American one but it still great
yeah I agree idk why it’s just better
In SA KFC is the worst, even Maccas has better nuggets than them
@@jarmusmusic South America or south africa
@@williamthijs8450 idk but in Ecuador (South America) kfc is decent, like 6-7
Just made these potatoes as a side for dinner. It was the first dish that I've had in a long time that made me stop to savor it. Total game changer!
That "Papa's 11 herbs and spices" at 7:07 was beautiful Josh. Thanks for adding those falsetto sections - they never get old!
I finally fucking found someone who thinks those are good...
I must ask: what the fuck is wrong with you?
You meant to say 7:09 he’s says Papa 11 herbs and spices
woah, now an entire bucket meal. u never seem to lose ideas josh, hat's off to you.
Seriously 😭
The only thing he's losing is my attention
@@andy56duky Josh owns you
spooky.
@@retna1x363 doubt it, majority of us cook significantly better. We just have jobs so can't do youtube and rely on gf to pay bills for years like him. Still worth the watch, just don't act like hundreds of thousands of us aren't better at cooking.
I’m Australian and the kfc over here is so good it’s crisp and juicy
You probably won't see this but a while ago I moved to an area with no KFC joints, I just made this recipe for my family and it was AMAZING! Tastes so similar to KFC it blew our minds! Thank you!
I love that you also include the metric measurements! It makes it so much easier to make these recipes!
Are we all just going to ignore how chill and gracious Josh was with the guy who asked for a dollar? My respect for you shot waaaayyy up with that interaction, Josh--never change, my man.
Yea we should totally celebrate the enabling of begging in places that are tough to get out of. I give the tiny elderly lady at the gas pump a pat on the back too for giving money to the looming aggressive and intimidating guy blocking her access to her car door.
@@handbannana3610 I don't see you doing any better but talking mess. How about introducing some solution along with that counterpoint. Unless you work in the field of the unsheltered population, I'd keep that negative attitude to yourself man. Jussayin
@@handbannana3610 you on something?
No we are not nigga
@@handbannana3610 there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of kindness. i think you need to relax
I'd love to see your take on a classic british afternoon tea!
I hope he sees this!
Well he just made scones....
It is often a big problem for people who cook deliciously to eat in a restaurant because in most cases you get something that you would cook better yourself at home! 😆
That and if I make it at home, I can usually get a lot more for the same price
Restaurants exist to save people time. If you think about your hourly wage and the amount of time it takes to make this meal, it probably makes way more sense to get it from a restaurant, unless it's a special occasion.
@@keithhasafastcar Six Schloztsky's original sandwiches at home including the buns costs what 1 does at the window. Panda Express, hands down cheaper at home. Any real restaurant vs scratch homemade is an embarrassing price savings.
@@bettyir4302 Youre neglecting a restaurants capability to purchase food in bulk and cook at scale. FAST FOOD restaurants exist to save you time. A real restaurant does not have nearly the profit margins industrial fast food chains do. Plus restaurants have more direct access to fresh produce and get first dibs from butchers since thats where so much of their demand comes from.
My wife agrees with you. She doesn't like going to restaurants for the food, she says that my cooking is always better. I want to go to restaurants also for ideas but also so I don't have to cook all the time. :D
My 3 yr old grandson loves watching your videos with me. I asked him what he wanted to watch tonight, and he said cooking movies (meaning your videos) 😍 so cute. He really loves your humor.
You are Awesome my kids and I are out of the country for now and really miss home your videos have helped us keep in touch with the Fast food made better!!! amazing love it... I loved every single recipe you have made
Since Girl Scout season is coming up, why don’t you try making Girl Scouts Cookies But Better? You could go for the classic Thin Mints, but it would be interesting to see you tackle Tagalongs and Caramel DeLites as well
I would love to see this!!
Is girl scout season anything like deer season?
didnt girl scout season end in febuary???
@@retna1x363 cookie season is different everywhere from what I’ve figured out. They rotate “seasons” by region. I think it’s so manufacturing of the cookies is not overwhelmed during only 1 part of the year.
@@razzymom12564 oh ok. My daughter has done girl scouts but I didn't know it was different in other regions.
I honestly think you might have just gone to a really bad KFC, the one I usually went to had crispy and juicy chicken, and the food in general was pretty fresh.
The problem with fast food franchises is that it varies way too much location to location
@@bloxer9563 Exaclty! Burguer King in Europe is soooo goood. Nothing compared to what I see in these type of videos which generally are in USA😕
@@bloxer9563 the point of fast food is consistency across locations, but in practice it is often very different.
its definitely a location thing. the stuff you get in mcdonalds india or kfc etc. just looks and tastes way better than the usa burgers which just look crushed
@@stanvanillo9831 Not just a show - quality varies wildly based on restaurant practices. Some places actually enforce rules about throwing out food that's been on the warmer for too long...some just say 'It's legally allowable, so it's fine.' The difference between doing what's acceptable practice and taking pride in your work. Probably the difference of employee appreciation, high volume sales and proper planning in operation, as well. A KFC would have more-fresh chicken in the evenings, when everyone is ordering chicken.
Thanks for the Jollibee shoutout, Papa Josh! 🤗
P.S.: KFC chicken in the Philippines is saltier since we usually pair it with rice. Not to mention that we treat the Colonel's gravy like soup over rice.
In Thailand, KFC is very inconsistent... Some are Perfect, Some are just like in this video.
sabaw na may kpnting kanin at chicken HAHAHAHaH
Yes to Jollibee 💜 Spicy chicken with gravy, spaghetti and peach mango pie 🥰
+1 for Jollibee!! lmao
Me and my dad absolutely love watching these videos and cooking it together thanks for all the amazing lunches with my father
One of the last memories I have of my grandmother was when she was in hospice care with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and I was sitting by her side while we ate KFC that we picked up on the way to see her because, hey she can't keep any food down so it might as well be something she enjoyed. I was probably 12 or 13 at the time and sat by her side and spoon fed her some macaroni and cheese because she was too weak to eat much herself.
So yes I agree, KFC is definitely hospital food
"Cook's Illustrated" turned me on to putting butter in a freezer (for 15-30 minutes) and then grating it into one's biscuit flour. That approach seems to work pretty well for me, for getting the requisite flaky layers.
Also, I swear by cream cheese in one's mashed potatoes.
Hey, thanks for frozen butter trick, that sounds great for people without a food processor.
THAT SOUNDS SO SMART OMG I hate using food processors since I feel it’s annoying to clean, and I’d rather use a bowl and whisk/my hands if possible lol
This series could be called "We got it at home"!
3:03 This scene made me laugh so hard 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
KFC is my favorite fast food restaurant, and I can't believe they gave you dry chicken. It's typically the exact opposite and the skin is so wet that it comes off with a simple touch 😂
dry chicken, not dry skin. The meat itself is dry, the skin indeed is soft. Though I share your confusion, the KFC around where I live I find the chicken to be quite fine, nothing spectacular bgut defiantely not dry. And I don't know what they're talking about with "sour" taste in the coleslaw, because the coleslaw we get from KFC when we go there is not sour at all, it's a bit sweet and slightly acidic, but not sour. Do they just happen to have a terrible KFC near them or do I just have an above average one near me...
OK !! The KFC near me has juicy chicken with soft fried skin😂😂😂 never had dry kfc chicken maybe a dry biscuit but never chicken
I would love to see a “Red Robin” but better! because it’s still fast food but fancier fast food.
I worked at Red Robin’s. It is not fancy, its all fast food. All of the fried foods were frozen first and the beef was not that good. The only thing that was actually good quality was the grilled chicken. Chef “mike” works there.
Red Robin is so nasty
You don't need to think at all as a cook at Red Robin, there's a conveyor broiler with 2 different belt speeds for some pink or no pink, then you just drop the patty on the grill and sear it.
Agreed! Especially if he does one of their fancy lemonades alongside it.
@@malachyte_art Lol it's minute maid with strawberry preserves or other flavor syrup
Never thought we'd get a video with chicken sounds censoring the swears. It's been ages since I last heard something like that.
Thanks for the entertainment, Josh.
The recipe looks great, too.
when cabbage is cut it releases its juices that contain lactic acid, the longer it sits in its juices the more "sour" it gets. sauerkraut is literally sliced cabbage fermenting in the lactic acid of its juices
Nope. Cabbage juice is pH neutral. While the sauer in sauerkraut is largely lactic acid, it’s produced by the bacteria and yeast on the surface of the vegetable metabolizing the sugars and starches in the vegetable. Because red cabbage juice is pH neutral and contains several pH sensitive color compounds, it’s a popular science activity for children to use it as a pH indicator.
Im a Chinese student studying in UK. KFC in China is ok (chicken is a little expensive but at least decently seasoned, the crust is not enough tho). KFC in UK is on another f level that after 2 or 3 times I decided that since there's no Jollibee in my city, I MUST MAKE MY OWN FRIED CHICKEN. And I'm not even sure I put in the exact same amount of spices compared to Josh's recipe, it is still TASTY AF. This is a must try recipe.
Me watching this as if I know anything about cooking: Mhm, yep yep looks nice to me, yep and make sure to add that as well, can't forget that!
Hey Josh! I would love to see some of your takes on African dishes. Love your channel❤❤
As a Filipino, I appreciate the Jollibee shoutout, Josh! 🙌🏼
Josh inspires me sooo much man
Since i ever started watching but better, i always think twice before ordering food, and start thinking to make it at home!
Made your recipes to night and every one loved it thanks so much 😀😀😀
Also, I just want to say, it is solely because of your recipes that I now keep a container of MSG in my spice cabinet. For that, I cannot thank you enough!
When I make Papa’s fried chicken it’s like my grandmother’s recipe turbocharged. I’m stoked to make this for my family
I actually really liked KFC back in the states. I live in Japan now and KFC is absolutely atrocious here (seasoning on the chicken is different and it's greasier, no mashed potatoes and gravy, no Mac n cheese, coleslaw comes in the tiniest cup, biscuits are on the sweeter side), so I'm really happy to see a video for all of my favorites from KFC 🥺 hopefully my husband and I can recreate this sometime 😌
Tried a Variation of this as a christmas dish. Was super delicious.
Okay... just made the chicken last weekend. Best *expletive* chicken EVER!! I mean in the history of humanity! I don need no steenkin biscuits... I don need no steenkin gravy... and I don need no steenkin mashed potatoes! This chicken stands alone. Crispy, crunchy PERFECTION!!! Well done.
I wish Josh would make more videos about more complex dishes. I like fast food as much as the next guy, but I'd love to see dishes that have more technique involved. Especially considering how talented Josh is.
Then you look at this other Playlists. He has hundreds of great recipes.
The herbs and spices set KFC apart from the others. Even though they are failing in the fry, and I swear to myself, “never again”, the flavour draws me back in.
lets face it, the $4 worth of 8 pieces in a bucket that they sell for $30 now just is total ripoff. just sayin.
Absolutely the best cooking channel. Love your videos, your humor is the BEST. Every time you cook something I crave it. Keep up the hard work
It’s not the foods fault it’s the workers inside the building 👏🏻
He moves so smooth Finessing whole way. Makes it look so easy care free.
Josh, being an Aussie, the use of the word ‘Wanker’ was perfect. Where did you learn this? Hahaha
You are my favourite
Oh I wish you would've made the pot pie too! Everything looked delicious.
As a British person I now know that American biscuits are our savoury scones 👌
yeah that's pretty much the easiest way to describe them
Josh you have no idea how much I like the new deep fry pan over the old one
Ps. Cool merch PAPAH IS SUAVE
i make gravy with gravy granules, butter and lots of pepper. tastes amazing
I died at the 2 and a half quarts of coke slaw 😂😂😂
Hey Josh,
I love your videos and they are very entertaining. I often try one of your recipes when I need some inspiration in the kitchen.
But I also try to eat less meat for a few weeks now and was wondering if you got some delicious recipes for vegetarian food aswell.
Would love to seem videos like this, because I am sure you could step up this game with your skills aswell.
this aint the place for you then sir
It would be cool if he did some, since it is interesting and new ground. If you like vegan food, I would recommend checking out some Indian recipes, since they are commonly vegan. I would also recommend the Korean Vegan.
Good luck on your journey 👍
Challenged Colonel Sanders🥲
this dude put the king of flavorrrrrrrrrrr
Best comedian/chef 😂😂🙏🏽
PREPARANDO POLLO KFC EN CASA
3:33 Para el bizcocho:
2 1/2 tazas (375 gramos) de harina para todo uso
2 cucharaditas (12 gramos) de sal marina
1 cucharadita (5 gramos) de azúcar granulada
1 taza (225 gramos) mantequilla sin sal muy fría cortada en cubos
1 taza (240 ml) de buttermilk
4:49 Para el puré de papa:
3 libras o 1.3 kilos de papas russet peladas y cortadas en trozos grandes
Agua hirviendo con sal
1 taza (227 gramos) de mantequilla sin sal
1 cabeza de ajo cortada en la mitad
1/4 de chalote
1/2 taza (120 ml) de crema de leche/nata/crema espesa
1 taza (240 ml) de leche entera
Sal al gusto
5:27 Para la salsa:
4 cucharadas (56 gramos) de mantequilla sin sal
4 cucharadas (41 gramos) de harina para todo uso
2 tazas (480 ml) de caldo de pollo
1 cucharada (12 gramos) de sopa de champiñones sazonada en polvo
1 cucharadita (4 gramos) de hondashi
1 ramito de romero
3 ramitos de tomillo
6:02 Para la ensalada:
4 tazas de col verde cortada en rodajas finas
1 cebolla roja cortada en rodajas finas
2 zanahorias ralladas
2 1/2 cucharaditas (12 gramos) de azúcar granulada
Sal y pimienta al gusto
2 cucharadas (20 gramos) de vinagre blanco destilado
3 cucharadas (50 gramos) de crema agria
1/2 taza (110 gramos) de mayonesa
6:38 Para el adobo:
2 tazas (475 ml) de buttermilk
1 cucharada (11 gramos) de sal
1 1/2 cucharaditas (8 gramos) de MSG (glutamato monosódico)
2 cucharaditas (6 gramos) de pimienta blanca molida
1 cucharada (6 gramos) de paprika/pimentón dulce
1 cucharada (10 gramos) de ajo en polvo
4 piernas de pollo
4 muslos pequeños con hueso y con piel
7:03 Para la apanadura:
3 tazas (450 gramos) de harina para todo uso
2 cucharaditas (6 gramos) de pimienta negra molida
2 1/2 cucharadas (28 gramos) de sal kosher
1 1/4 cucharadas (18 gramos) de MSG (glutamato monosódico)
2 cucharadas (18 gramos) de pimienta blanca molida
1 cucharada (6 gramos) de jengibre en polvo
2 cucharaditas (5 gramos) de apio en polvo
1 cucharada (12 gramos) de ajo en polvo
2 cucharadas (12 gramos) de paprika/pimentón dulce
2 cucharaditas (0.8 gramos) de orégano seco
2 cucharaditas (1 gramo) de tomillo seco
1 cucharada (6 gramos) de mostaza en polvo
I want to eat everything this guy cooks 😳🔥
To make the gravy closer to theirs you could have taken the bits of dredge from the bottom of the oil after cooking the chicken and blended them into a paste to help thicken and flavor.
Ah yes, the legendary brown sloppy gold as what Babish said xD
Hah when I worked for KFC 17 years ago the food wasn't that bad as fast food goes. The extra crispy was really crispy and the chicken wasn't dry. My guess is that they gave you chicken that sat in the warmer too long. That or they put the extra crispy in the original chicken warmer which uses a moist heat instead of dry heat. The biscuits are frozen buttermilk biscuits. The mashed potatoes are Instant and the gravy is also instant. The green beans are canned and then mixed with a dry seasoning packet when they are opened and then microwaved. Honestly the only veg that is actually fresh are the tomatoes and lettuce that is used for the sandwiches and the coleslaw. The slaw only has a 36 hour shelf life if I remember correctly. I know in my store we mixed the slaw every night and anything left over the next night was frozen and picked up by the local homeless shelter at the end of the week and the same with any other food that was approaching the hold time limit. Both the extra crispy and the original chicken use prepackaged seasoning mix sent from the company warehouses to keep the recipe secret. I can say that the original chicken recipe also uses a powdered egg mix as well. I can tell you that my store followed all food safety guidelines. That is most likely due to management caring more about the customer than their quarterly bonus.
The slaw having a short shelf life in fact anything with a short shelf life is a good thing, means no preservative
I didn't know you're from Houston! That's awesome as hell
When is he going to open a restaurant 😂
who knows. it's probably better to do this though because if he feels like he wants to quit youtube you can still get the passive income from the videos.
I’m 20, grinding hard to get out the hood, I can’t be 30 like 600breezy with nothing to show for so i smoke weed on my youtube channel 🙏
KFC Gravy in England is pimp. They make it with the scraps of chicken from the fryer. Sounds crazy but it’s insane. Only issue is it’s inconsistent as it’s made fresh and differs depending on which store you go to. Would love to see a recipe on it.
Not anymore. Its just water and powder now
I tried so many fried chicken recipes and can’t even go near KFC when served fresh dammit. I’ll try yours next 😄
Try my recipe
BRINE (24 hours)
• Water 500ml
• Non Diary Creamer Powder 30gr
• Chicken Knorr 40gr
• Onion Powder 3gr
• MSG 3gr
BREADING
• High Protein Flour 1kg
• Coriander 10gr
• Milk Powder 10gr
• Chicken Knorr 10gr
OIL
• Beef Fat Oil (tallow)
All the jokes with the salad make laugh a lot, I don't know why the KFC Salad Jokes make me laugh so much.
not bad mashed potatoes, i was not expecting that butter to go with it
"VERY NICE"
You should try KFC in 🇯🇲 Jamaica. It taste way better! I promise. I think you should do a bit better series in Jamaica actually. ❤
True
My dad would take us to KFC when I was little and know I prefer Popeyes also could you do a little Caesar’s but better please this video gave me the idea also love your videos
Josh, I'd love to see more gluten free alternative recipes as well, for all of us struggling with celiac disease.
ive been able to follow along well using a gluten free flour mix 1:1 replacement. the best ive found is king arthur's gluten free all purpose flour! one thing i'd try is using egg in the marinade to help hold the crust together once you dip it in the flour mixture.
The amount of butter you guys are ok with is astonishing.
YOU ARE THE MAN MAN😆💜
Merch opportunity: A reusable chicken bucket with Josh’s mug imposed, and in the KFC aesthetic.
This is an idea I can totally get behind! I would buy a dozen! 💗
Looks so good! It’s amazing how much better Josh’s actually is.
Bruh his chicken is black bro its burnt
3:21 look
While testing, you should make sure that all the items are at the same temperature. Because, just prepared will be at a higher temperature and thus easy to identify.
Somehow I don't think its much of a scientific blind taste test between them.
I'm sure all of it has gone quite nearly cold after all the setting up and shooting so it'll be around the same temp
@@tcrmn I am too sure about it. The makers should ensure if they want us to trust the 'blind-taste'.
You can't be serious. You don't need a scientific study to assume that home cooked food is better than KFC. The "test" is a formality to wrap up the show.
The M.S.G. Part is why I love this channal
It may just be me or the fact I live in Australia but I always find that fast food in America is always described as being bad when down under it's honestly great.
I wonder how different KFC is in the US. Here in France it's a go-to for me and my friends, we love KFC
Same here in Germany and I have never experienced KFC food being that bad or god forbid, their chicken being dry? Really makes you wonder...
im from Canada, where i live its really good ^_^ its location n the people that work there :3
What about other fast food chains? In the US it's just a general rule that fast food is gonna be made as cheaply as possible. There's some higher quality ones and people have their favorites, but the majority are terrible compared to a real restaurant.
My parents literally didn't let me have KFC growing up so I can't make the comparison, but maybe that tells you something haha
it’s bc 90% of the food in the us is processed. anytime ive ever been to europe, i never have the stomach issues i have when i’m here in the US.
6:44 MSG
They keep talking about how sour the coleslaw tastes -- I'm wondering if they got a batch where the dressing had gone bad. It's usually at least edible. Not amazing, but not gag-inducing.
They needed to get rid of the rotten slaw, hence the messed up order. But all restaurant slaw is awful, imo.
the little shoutout to Jollibee, we got this man's heart now
Papa made me blush with this one
As someone who normally rolls his eyes at how much Josh trashes the fast food, I got a sweet feeling of vindication when he said this was one of the worst things he's had.
KFC is very bad.
Black people like it
Damn the KFC where I live is pretty good
The one where I live is good too. Not that bad at all
Really, really bad. But I’m sure those corporate profits are great!
Kfc were i live god tier
KFC in Australia is great but you have to go to the good one
Wouldn't be nice if we get a behind the scenes, not heavy edited version of one of the videos. I bet it would be entertaining to watch.
I absolutely love the editing on this video.
Also I miss the cabinet outros! Would love if you guys considered bringing them back 💕
Me eating cereal for dinner in my underwear: That doesn't look too bad.
Joshua: Absolutely disgusting.
Me: I knew that shit was disgusting!
2:27 "iS tHiS 1832? a F*cKiNg SpOrK?! I gUeSs I'lL eAt AlL mY f*CkInG cOlEsLaW wItH It!"
I like the comparison but can you do at theirs level for millions of customers a day ? (At least nationwide)
I tried the recipe and it was awesomeness🔥🔥🔥 thanks man, I subbed.
i miss josh's old series
KFC in Asia and Europe slaps. The KFC in the states is dog food. Idk what's wrong with that company honestly.
It's not the company itself it's the owners of each restaurant some restaurants actually do good some don't here in maine KFC is good
Corporate greed, even the kernel sued the company after he left because he was so disappointed they made it worse to save money.
There is a whole story that he made a different food place in his wifes name, KFC sued Kernel for using their name and he sued them for using his face.
@juliaboskamp9666 Colonel*
It really depends on which location you visit since every franchisee does stuff differently and has different managers.
Sadly, I've never met anyone that could match KFC's chicken and I don't think the one in this video will. But also, KFC in the Netherlands is awesome! Not dry, and as I said before the taste is unmatched. People always boast that they can make it, but it's NEVER the same. It also has a really distinct aroma that you will immediately recognise as KFC
1:15 - WHAT THE FUCK?! JOSH SUPPORTS SEGREGATION???!!
Very impressive! I'll try this recipe. Thank you!
Ey, Jollibee got mentioned! 🤤🤤
Wow, your food got me hungry just now, and I was supposed to sleep already. Guess, I'll dial for Jollibee instead of KFC. 😉✌️