4 Levels of Chicken Sandwich: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Shariff, home cook Julie, and professional chef Danielle Alex of Diversity Kitchen - to make us a mouthwatering chicken sandwich. Once each level of chef had presented their creation, we asked food scientist Rose to explain their choices from an expert's perspective. Which chicken sandwich are you going with?

Julie is on Instagram at @jb2960
Find Shariff at @mrshariffsinclair
Chef Danielle is on Instagram at @danielleginet
Follow Rose at @rosemarytrout_foodscience



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4 Levels of Chicken Sandwich: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

[princessrivka]

Julie when using her mallet on her chicken:
“Be annoyed when you do this, not angry.”
Culinary words of wisdom.

[lilyb]

Level 0: okay so first we gonna go down to Popeyes...

[wandabaileyer]

When he said “Chick-fil-A has nothing on my chicken sandwich” I whole-heartedly believed him

[brandonpurple]

"Don't ask Julie How much, Just watch" You add until you hear your Ancestor say "That's enough my Child"

[linaflores]

The level one chef was a delight to watch. I hope they keep bringing him back for more episodes. That was the sandwich I would've chosen to eat too.

[zephyrsblade]

I like this cast. Their voices and how they speak is really warm and welcoming, kinda like they were your friendly neighbors who like to invite you for lunch or dinner and share cooking tips with you.

[croculusshrek]

4:18 “it’s ok we’re cooking with love so that’s ok” this man is the bob ross of cooking

[helenamccalman]

I love how Julie doesn't measure things with metrics, she measures them with her heart :')

[keviontewhigham]

“Sort of be annoyed when you do this, not angry”

She says as she beats the piece of chicken with a mallet 😂

[natalienicole]

i always watch these when i’m starving.... i hate myself for it

[praiselo.]

A level 3 chef that didn't bake her own bread 👏👏👏

[endergasimz]

I really like this level 1 chef, he seems like a really nice guy who is super passionate about cooking

[cathe]

“Don’t ask Julie how much, just watch.”

I would take cooking lessons from this woman any day.

[teddywyman]

i love how much shariff loved his own food - i think its important to remind people that they can use simple ingredients, follow a simple recipe, and still make something delicious. it can really help inspire people to start cooking and get invested in healthy eating habits

[samyes]

So glad they brought back julie, she's one of my favorite level 2 chefs

[thatgurlki]

Level 1 chef might be my favorite not only because he’s my cousin but because i know his food is genuinely off the hook🥳

[jacinthasalis]

Julie: Chives
Beth: Buttermilk
Frank: Short ribs
Lorenzo: BUTTER

[buenaararal]

When Julie mentioned a secret weapon I was waiting for her jamaican nutmeg that was smuggled in.

[nyva]

Lowkey julie and beth are my favourite lvl 2 chefs they give off grandma vibes and you know you cant beat a grandma when it comes to cooking.

[sofroi]

11:29 “Slap my face and call me Nancy” Ahahaha. That’s the real five star review I look for.