Chef John" you are one COOL DUDE !! I'm 71 yrs. and from a family of "CHEF'S", "COOKS". I love your video's, and most of your recipes. Your "high", "low", and even a little "WIMPY" voice ADDS to your ALLURE.!! Great sense of humor, and delivery.!! Love watching your video's, as a side note, I have been using your "EASIEST PIZZA DOUGH" recipe since first coming across it.!! It really is a NO FAIL RECIPE and more than satisfies my pallet. Keep up the great video's, and VERY well wishes to you and loved ones.
Ive learnt to cook pretty well from all of your video's. I recon these kind of tutorial series are the best thing o n the net. Have definitley learnt a lot about cooking from Chef John. Fantastic work ! Chef John. I wish I knew something I could teach in a such an entertaining and clear way. Bravo!
Damn that Inside Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich would be a perfect combination with Cream of Tomato Soup. I also confess that I use to fry up thick slices of sharp cheddar because I loved the the taste & texture of the melted fried cheese lol. I'll be 69 in September & my Mom started me cooking when I was 5 years old, so I've been cooking for 65 years, creating lots of my own recipes.
Any you'd like to share? Preferably something that doesn't require a ton of active time . With 4 children, the quicker it can be assembled, the more successful it ends up being.
Inside out grilled cheese!!!!!! That was the first video i ever watched from chef john (hit my recommended and was cheesy, totally got my attention), subscribed and i think it was one of the big pushes for me to start learning about cooking. Now i'm a pretty great cook, judging by the family reviews!
I used to love jelly sandwiches when I was a kid. One morning my mother was making French toast, and I had her French-toast my jelly sandwich. Delicious. And I also love the heels of the bread - my father and I would argue over who got to eat the heel. But a loaf has two heels...
Great episode! I love food between two slices of bread. The Cubano is a big fave with my family. This is exactly how I make our. I grill on our George Foreman grill. Chef’s Kiss! Thanks, Chef!
I made my own variation on a Monte Cristo, except instead of ham I used pastrami and turkey, one side of the bread had Dijon, the other side had cranberry chutney, it was delicious.
"Cranberry chutney" omg that sounds delicious . Never seen that in my country . My mom makes a rhubarb chutney . Rhubarbs grow like crazy without much effort once you plant them and the sweet/sour tartness makes them great in chutneys .
I just want to say that St. Patty Melt is absolutely INSANE. I knew it would be good based on what Chef John said but it was better than that. One of the better sandwiches I've ever eaten.
YOU BROUGHT BACK A HAPPY MEMORY. I am in my 70's and my mother used to always roast a picknic ham in a brown paper grocery bag, No writing on the bag. It was always so moist and yummy. It kept he ham moist and delish.💛💛💛
Now that I’ve grown old(knew you meant Olive Oyl but didn’t know the spelling) I’ve concluded chicken breasts are too big for 1 serving, so i slice them horizontally to get 2 for 1. Makes them easier to cook too. 😎🍹
For the cuban sandwich, I have found that heating an empty cast iron Dutch oven on the stove, and heating a large cast iron skillet as well. When you place the sandwich in the skillet to grill, placing the Dutch oven on top works to both press and toast the top side.
I would assume you don't use an enameled dutch oven. I would think a dry heated enameled pan would be terrible for the enamel. I would only try this with an old school lodge type oven, not a le creuset type. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I wouldn't risk ruining an expensive Dutch oven, for the cost of a cheap panini press.
Thanks for all the great sandwich recipes and tips! Can't wait to try these. In my experience, hands work best for breading if you pick a "dry" hand for the breading and a "wet" hand for the wash. That's how my grandma taught me and it works well.
Popeye's is my favorite chicken sandwich. I always thought they added baking soda to the batter. I personally have not liked ANY spicy chicken sandwich I have tried, from any fast food joint. I love spicy, but I find all these places make it so hot your taste buds burn and you can't taste anything else. Also, I find that the spicy chicken seems to come out drier and seems to always be a smaller piece of chicken. Love your show, Chef.
My cousin used to make a sandwich without the cheese on the outside but with very good cheddar cheese and a healthy sprinkle of cayenne. I have always liked cayenne with cheese.
I live in south Florida and cuban sandwich is my to go item when I go to a Cuban restaurant. Yours looks as good and as authentic as the ones I eat in my area. Yum!
#1- i always cut my chicken breasts in half. It helps with even breading, even cooking, even marinating and even eating. And as a plus means we get 2Xs the sandwiches.
I'm kind of a Chick-fil-A aficionado. I can tell you right now, you need to press the chicken into the flour mixture. Lean your whole body into it if that's what it takes. When you flip it, repeat the process. That's the technique they use to really embed the crust
I worked as a Manager and no, there are not corn flakes in the breading mix it's just the globules made from drops of the marinade introduced to the dry breading.
I'll never forget the first video of yours I watched (quick cured salmon) and I thought "what a weirdo". But I love everything you do, and we have the same cooking minds. Thank you, chef. #msgrules
Chef john, for the marindade for chicken sandwhich, do the marindae pretty much the same with all your flavours but add eggs and buttermilk and whisk through some plain flour till semi thick. Makes the best Dredge/ marinade. Also add just a handful of breadcrubs to your flour coatings
I tried the Madame Cristo. I think I maybe used too much butter cause the bread was still soft. Still a very pleasant breakfast! I also used salami instead of honey ham, cause that's what I had handy. Thanks for putting all of these into a handy space, Chef! :)
For the "Corn Flakes" drizzle some of your wash or marinade/brine into the dredge, and use a fork to whisk, it'll create flakes of your seasoned flour that stick to the breasts
I prefer the Puerto Rican Media Noche sandwich. Basically a cubano but for the bread they use sweet bread. That little change does it for me. Slightly sweet an savory mmm.
Inside out grilled cheese reminds me of one I make. However, I would disagree (which I know I should never do when it comes to Chef John) with only using white bread. I make mine with sourdough (I thought you were from the Frisco area) and then parmesan on the outside. Absolutely the best grilled cheese ever. BTW, when was that original recipe video made, I thought I have been watching you from the beginning but that thing outdated me.
To make the fried chicken sandwich, I pound the breast to be thinner, switch out the flour for corn starch so the breading is cornmeal, corn starch, and baking powder, then I do the double frying so that the second frying keeps the chicken crisp. I never heard of the ranch dressing ingredient. Will try that for sure.
I’ll definitely be giving the st paddy’s day melt a try, looks delicious and easy to make. And I’ve been trying to incorporate more vegetarian dishes into my diet, because it’s cheaper and healthy. The price of meat is so high there’s no way we could have it every night anyway!
Hi, Chef John. Excellent episode, as always. I came here to suggest drizzling maple syrup on the savory sandwich JUST as you were saying it yourself. I mean, my comment was half-typed. Great minds, huh? Thanks for a super channel!
Some advice on making a cubano for those interested from a South Floridian: Make the bread yourself like Chef John. Real cuban bread is unbeatable in the experience of eating a cubano (which don't exist in Cuba, btw) and you're unlikely to find it at your local bakery. It's fairly simple if you have any experience baking and should be airier and fluffier than a baguette by a country mile due to the use of lard as the fat. Another tip is to use cuban mojo roast pork. It's very similar to Chef John's recipe, but with a soaking of sour orange and extra garlic in the roasting process. If you don't have access to sour oranges you can mix orange and lemon juice, preferably fresh. That's it! Chef John really has got the recipe down pat, just some recommendations to get the more authentic cuban flavors! If you want you can also substitute the cuban bread for a similarly shaped loaf of Challah bread for a variation called a Medianoche.
@@TBSWORLD77 the creator of this video doesn't need you to defend them and isn't grateful for your attempt to do so. Videos need feedback, both positive and negative.
For most of my life, I fixed grilled cheese sandwiches with white bread. But, one day, I didn't have white bread, so I used rye. I've been eating it that way ever since. Try it!
cool, great tip on cross cutting the thick end. I cook chicken breast all the time and always have to wait on the thick side(unless I've pounded them).
A 43 minute video of Chef John making sandwiches is everything and more we could ask for.
You can say that again! And he is so upbeat and entertaining! I really enjoy watching him.
6:23 I had the captions turned on, and when you checked for crisp with the fork, it read [“Applause!”]
That is perfect!
At 34:00 I must correct you, your videos could never be to long! They always inspire and make hungry!🎉
Picked a random food video to watch while digesting my supper. "Only a psychopath would leave part of the bread unspread." 🤣 I'm an instant fan!
Chef John" you are one COOL DUDE !! I'm 71 yrs. and from a family of "CHEF'S", "COOKS". I love your video's, and most of your recipes. Your "high", "low", and even a little "WIMPY" voice ADDS to your ALLURE.!! Great sense of humor, and delivery.!! Love watching your video's, as a side note, I have been using your "EASIEST PIZZA DOUGH" recipe since first coming across it.!! It really is a NO FAIL RECIPE and more than satisfies my pallet. Keep up the great video's, and VERY well wishes to you and loved ones.
Ive learnt to cook pretty well from all of your video's. I recon these kind of tutorial series are the best thing o n the net. Have definitley learnt a lot about cooking from Chef John. Fantastic work ! Chef John. I wish I knew something I could teach in a such an entertaining and clear way. Bravo!
Lol 😆 this is the best chef on the internet " if you know that then you're old" im old
ME TOO! 👵🏽🤣
ME THREE!!!!😜😝☺
I know it and Im only 27, but to be fair I watched a lot of Popeye reruns as a child.
I’m old 🥰😁
I know that and 40 isn't old.
Damn that Inside Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich would be a perfect combination with Cream of Tomato Soup.
I also confess that I use to fry up thick slices of sharp cheddar because I loved the the taste & texture of the melted fried cheese lol.
I'll be 69 in September & my Mom started me cooking when I was 5 years old, so I've been cooking for 65 years, creating lots of my own recipes.
Any you'd like to share? Preferably something that doesn't require a ton of active time . With 4 children, the quicker it can be assembled, the more successful it ends up being.
Inside out grilled cheese!!!!!! That was the first video i ever watched from chef john (hit my recommended and was cheesy, totally got my attention), subscribed and i think it was one of the big pushes for me to start learning about cooking. Now i'm a pretty great cook, judging by the family reviews!
5+ times, I attempted to like this video more than once.
Try using some of the pickle juice from the dill pickle chips in the marinade.
He did.
I've made the fried chicken sandwich and let me tell you, it's pretty dang good!
I used to love jelly sandwiches when I was a kid. One morning my mother was making French toast, and I had her French-toast my jelly sandwich. Delicious. And I also love the heels of the bread - my father and I would argue over who got to eat the heel. But a loaf has two heels...
Great episode! I love food between two slices of bread. The Cubano is a big fave with my family. This is exactly how I make our. I grill on our George Foreman grill. Chef’s Kiss! Thanks, Chef!
I love Chef John for the gusto with which he enjoys his gastronomic showpieces.
"from a certain valley, that's very well hidden" can't get a minute into the video without laughing my ass off 😂
I started coughing 😂
"My love for burgers is borderline inappropriate.".. I literally laughed out loud! Loved that line x3
Good to see you still around, John!
Add smoked bacon bits to the St Patty's sandwich. The ultimate decadence. Just amazingly delicious.
Well, heck, I can put sliced meat the other way and have it fit the bread? MIND BLOWN!
I made my own variation on a Monte Cristo, except instead of ham I used pastrami and turkey, one side of the bread had Dijon, the other side had cranberry chutney, it was delicious.
"Cranberry chutney" omg that sounds delicious . Never seen that in my country . My mom makes a rhubarb chutney . Rhubarbs grow like crazy without much effort once you plant them and the sweet/sour tartness makes them great in chutneys .
@@NeuroHead it’s actually a cranberry apple chutney, the apples balance the cranberries well, the brand I get is Stonewall Kitchen.
A 43 minute long video from Chef John? Lord have mercy on my kitchen.
I've done all these recipes of yours over the years. Cubano is my favorite. World-class flavors. Thanks!
I just want to say that St. Patty Melt is absolutely INSANE. I knew it would be good based on what Chef John said but it was better than that. One of the better sandwiches I've ever eaten.
I just like hearing this guy talk. He could commentate baseball games with the greatest of ease.
YOU BROUGHT BACK A HAPPY MEMORY. I am in my 70's and my mother used to always roast a picknic ham in a brown paper grocery bag, No writing on the bag. It was always so moist and yummy. It kept he ham moist and delish.💛💛💛
Now that I’ve grown old(knew you meant Olive Oyl but didn’t know the spelling) I’ve concluded chicken breasts are too big for 1 serving, so i slice them horizontally to get 2 for 1. Makes them easier to cook too. 😎🍹
For the cuban sandwich, I have found that heating an empty cast iron Dutch oven on the stove, and heating a large cast iron skillet as well. When you place the sandwich in the skillet to grill, placing the Dutch oven on top works to both press and toast the top side.
Mmmmm 😋
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That's genius
I would assume you don't use an enameled dutch oven. I would think a dry heated enameled pan would be terrible for the enamel. I would only try this with an old school lodge type oven, not a le creuset type.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but I wouldn't risk ruining an expensive Dutch oven, for the cost of a cheap panini press.
Thanks for all the great sandwich recipes and tips! Can't wait to try these.
In my experience, hands work best for breading if you pick a "dry" hand for the breading and a "wet" hand for the wash. That's how my grandma taught me and it works well.
Craving a Cuban sandwich so much right now! 🤤
"So, Amen to that!" You're hysterical, John.
My mouth was watering during the Cuban. Wow. The St. Patty Melt is also one that I will definitely be trying. Thank you, Chef John!
I only clicked for the Cuban I skipped straight to that part.
Wow! Thanks for the crinkled up foil tip! Genius!
Popeye's is my favorite chicken sandwich. I always thought they added baking soda to the batter. I personally have not liked ANY spicy chicken sandwich I have tried, from any fast food joint. I love spicy, but I find all these places make it so hot your taste buds burn and you can't taste anything else. Also, I find that the spicy chicken seems to come out drier and seems to always be a smaller piece of chicken. Love your show, Chef.
French toast sandwiches are my favorite camping food. I do a Monte Cristo with artisan bread, and a jam and cream cheese french toast with croissants.
A valley that's"fairly well-hidden" LOL Subtle,Chef, very well played, sir!
My cousin used to make a sandwich without the cheese on the outside but with very good cheddar cheese and a healthy sprinkle of cayenne. I have always liked cayenne with cheese.
ME: *wins $600 million in the lottery*
DAY ONE: Buy lakeside mansion
DAY TWO: Hire Chef John as my personal chef
Smart move
I live in south Florida and cuban sandwich is my to go item when I go to a Cuban restaurant. Yours looks as good and as authentic as the ones I eat in my area. Yum!
10:35 The description of the bread made me laugh so hard! thanks for cooking and the laughs!
I love sandwiches portable nutrition absolute satisfaction for the hungry mind body and soul
#1- i always cut my chicken breasts in half. It helps with even breading, even cooking, even marinating and even eating. And as a plus means we get 2Xs the sandwiches.
I agree. I've never seen the whole breast used like it was here. Too thick.
I think that chicken breasts in my local store are freakishly huge. It's off-putting.
Great recipes 👌🏻 looking so yummy I love the way Chef John says at the end (& as always Enjoy!) in a very smooth and relaxing way 😅
I hope that chef John's corporate overloards keep making more videos like this.
Inside out grilled cheese is still my go to, and works for any hot sandwich or bun (love burgers that way)
I'm kind of a Chick-fil-A aficionado. I can tell you right now, you need to press the chicken into the flour mixture. Lean your whole body into it if that's what it takes.
When you flip it, repeat the process. That's the technique they use to really embed the crust
I worked there for 5 years. You need to break open the breast. Break those tendons so it fries flatter and has more surface area for the crust.
Also add powdered sugar to the dry mix.
lmao oh my goodness the ham cutting! This is why you are the best chef! I will definitely be doing this lol
The Fried Chicken Sandwich was excellent and surprisingly easy to make.
👍👍👍👨Chef John you’re the man….Awwwwwesome
I worked as a Manager and no, there are not corn flakes in the breading mix it's just the globules made from drops of the marinade introduced to the dry breading.
"The food-gods hate a coward."
I need that on a t-shirt.
I'll never forget the first video of yours I watched (quick cured salmon) and I thought "what a weirdo". But I love everything you do, and we have the same cooking minds. Thank you, chef.
#msgrules
OMGoodness! I love you for your chicken Sandwich John. I mean, it's not the only reason but...I really love a good chicken sandwich.
Just absolutely delicious sandwiches.
Chef john, for the marindade for chicken sandwhich, do the marindae pretty much the same with all your flavours but add eggs and buttermilk and whisk through some plain flour till semi thick. Makes the best Dredge/ marinade. Also add just a handful of breadcrubs to your flour coatings
I wish I could like this more than once.
I tried the Madame Cristo. I think I maybe used too much butter cause the bread was still soft. Still a very pleasant breakfast! I also used salami instead of honey ham, cause that's what I had handy. Thanks for putting all of these into a handy space, Chef! :)
My mouth watered so much at the chicken sandwich
For the "Corn Flakes" drizzle some of your wash or marinade/brine into the dredge, and use a fork to whisk, it'll create flakes of your seasoned flour that stick to the breasts
Pure perfection ❤ the best food is always made at home
I've seen some recipes where they put some drops of the wash in the breading which makes larger coating crumbles
I prefer the Puerto Rican Media Noche sandwich. Basically a cubano but for the bread they use sweet bread. That little change does it for me. Slightly sweet an savory mmm.
Roast pork with red onion chutney and spring onions, toasted in a Foreman grill. Amazing.
John just so know you were very successful, and now making a messing my kitchen. Hello from Sacramento CA.
Hello .. always enjoy and have a good laugh time ... Thank you
thank you for your work
Inside out grilled cheese reminds me of one I make. However, I would disagree (which I know I should never do when it comes to Chef John) with only using white bread. I make mine with sourdough (I thought you were from the Frisco area) and then parmesan on the outside. Absolutely the best grilled cheese ever. BTW, when was that original recipe video made, I thought I have been watching you from the beginning but that thing outdated me.
He's been here like 12 years or longer if memory serves correctly
To make the fried chicken sandwich, I pound the breast to be thinner, switch out the flour for corn starch so the breading is cornmeal, corn starch, and baking powder, then I do the double frying so that the second frying keeps the chicken crisp. I never heard of the ranch dressing ingredient. Will try that for sure.
Chef John, you are the best teacher 💚
I’ll definitely be giving the st paddy’s day melt a try, looks delicious and easy to make. And I’ve been trying to incorporate more vegetarian dishes into my diet, because it’s cheaper and healthy. The price of meat is so high there’s no way we could have it every night anyway!
Hi, Chef John. Excellent episode, as always. I came here to suggest drizzling maple syrup on the savory sandwich JUST as you were saying it yourself. I mean, my comment was half-typed. Great minds, huh? Thanks for a super channel!
Would a batter give a texture closer to Pop Eye’s? Marinade, flour then batter? Also, you need more mayo for the full fast food experience.
Just made the Cubano last night..........my favorite sammich!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the tip about cutting the thick end of the chicken breast.
Loved the bong toasted cheese 🤗
For the grilled cheese sandwich ...I use the regular Parmesan in the shaker from Kraft on the outside.....I like the two cheese flavors together.
Thank you, Chef John!
The intro music seems delightfully nuanced today. 😊💛🎶🎵🎶🎵
I'm so hungry after watching this!
The Cubano rules, and Chef John,'s rules them all. So much better than in Cuban restaurant.
Some advice on making a cubano for those interested from a South Floridian: Make the bread yourself like Chef John. Real cuban bread is unbeatable in the experience of eating a cubano (which don't exist in Cuba, btw) and you're unlikely to find it at your local bakery. It's fairly simple if you have any experience baking and should be airier and fluffier than a baguette by a country mile due to the use of lard as the fat.
Another tip is to use cuban mojo roast pork. It's very similar to Chef John's recipe, but with a soaking of sour orange and extra garlic in the roasting process. If you don't have access to sour oranges you can mix orange and lemon juice, preferably fresh.
That's it! Chef John really has got the recipe down pat, just some recommendations to get the more authentic cuban flavors! If you want you can also substitute the cuban bread for a similarly shaped loaf of Challah bread for a variation called a Medianoche.
I love your channel! Thank you John!
It seems that the addition of cornstarch makes the coating crispy.
For the Chick-Fil-A sandwich, you need to include a pickle brine in the marinade. That’s what they do.
Then go get chick fil lay. God you miss the whole point of the channel.
@@TBSWORLD77 the creator of this video doesn't need you to defend them and isn't grateful for your attempt to do so. Videos need feedback, both positive and negative.
Dan 821: right!
@@TBSWORLD77 a lot of people don't have chic fila anywhere near them and appreciate the input toward authenticity.
Chick-fil-a doesn't use a pickle brine, they use MSG.
Wheres the shooter sandwich? I love that one!!
The St. Patty was my favorite looks DELICIOUS.. I'm vegan so I can relate more with that one lol 💙💙💛💙💙💛💕💙💙💛💕💙💙💕💛
Went to an Asian market today, my son picked up fried yuca, it was quite good. That led me to find this chanel and subscribe, weird:)
I'm making myself a sandwich tonight after this :)
Half of Italian bread makes the perfect Italian combo too.
PS. Enjoy life.
Chef John is the Uncle I never had
For most of my life, I fixed grilled cheese sandwiches with white bread. But, one day, I didn't have white bread, so I used rye. I've been eating it that way ever since. Try it!
Would so want the 2nd 1 with hollandaise too and maybe maple syrup additional
I will give it a try
Use some powdered sugar in the dry batter. It gives a stronger crunch. 1 to 2 top powder sugar to 2 cups of flower.
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cool, great tip on cross cutting the thick end. I cook chicken breast all the time and always have to wait on the thick side(unless I've pounded them).
wow, that was along video, but some good stuff...thanks...
Why the strange tonal ups and downs? Its somewhat distracting. That being said, good explanations.
Looks crazy delicious
The "secret" to chik filet breading is the use of pickle juice in the wash.
Five out of six ain't bad.
Time to break out the ol' George Foreman for some Cuban sandwiches.