Can I make Chick-fil-A's Original Chicken Sandwich FASTER than ordering one?

Can I make the famous Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich faster at home?

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[jwd]

Is nobody going to mention the understated genius of posting a “cook your own Chik-fil-A sandwich at home” video on a Sunday, the day of the week when you’d have to make your own at home!?

[gregsnider]

I care a lot more about getting an honest and realistic demonstration of how long it takes than whether it takes and extra 10 or 15 minutes. On a platform littered with "only takes 15 minutes!" videos that don't include prep, you sir are a breath of fresh air.

[mack]

This is my new favorite series, man. In a very saturated food YouTube market, you consistently deliver original and thought provoking content. As a fellow home cooking nerd, cheers mate.

[jphamzz]

I like that you show the entire process without editing. It's what everyone needs to see

[jeffreywilson]

Thank you for not being just an over-the-top in-your-face super hyped performer. I’m so tired of cooking videos where the person tries way too hard to be entertaining. You just have straight up solid content and calm charm. Such great energy. And I’m definitely trying this at home—on the side burner of my outdoor grill since I don’t like the frying smell inside.

[mattish]

I love watching you cook under pressure. You really take the whole "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast" way of working very seriously.

[matyasangeli]

Hi! I'm a chef from Hungary and I'm really impressed by the cleanliness of your kitchen. Also working in all black with flour and not a small white mark... Entertaining and informative, with accurate measurements... Thank you. This is how cooking should be done.

[zackallen]

I actually worked at a CFA, it was over 10 years ago but I can give a little insight into the prep and cooking. The chicken was sent to us slightly preseasoned, not sure how or with what but that's company secrets. One thing we did before the dredge was run our thumb down the middle of the rough side to break any tendons, and especially the big one at the top, so the chicken that would not curl up as it cooked. We also gave it a quick dunk in a milk and egg wash before the breading flour. I was trained to press on the thick part of the breast with the palm of my hand while breading it to try and flatten the breast so it would be more uniform when cooking. We also used peanut oil in our fryers but we had pressure fryers so it would only take about 3.5 minutes at 325°f to cook. Then two pickles on a toasted buttered bun. I think some of the frying equipment has changed since I was there, but I think the general process is the same. 😁

[aaroncooper]

Would love if they added a price factor in the judgement, cause I'd also be curious to see how much more cost-effective it would be to either get fast food or make it at home

[Rightly_Guided_Caliphate]

The best thing is the cleaning as you go since most people just leave for later and don't show or they just leave it for someone else to clean it, much respect for all the positive advices given in just about 30 minutes

[sarahbyington]

love this, especially how you start with an empty kitchen. Most of these "oh look how fast this is" challenges seem to start with the person surrounded by all if their dishes and food out already. how's that fair? we all start with nothing like you did.

[marz]

Chick Fil A has long lines, but they move incredibly fast. Probably 10 times faster than some other chains.

[theresadutcher]

I used to work in an industrial kitchen and it still feels so weird to see someone work so slowly. Our whole team had to work so ridiculously fast with every second accounted for. At the same time I just think, good for you, that way it stays fun.

[SquidInkAnimations]

Coming from an actual former Chick-fil-A employee, the bun just gets softer and loses its shape due to the bag its put into. And on another note most employees don't care about where the pickles are and that also causes the breading underneath to be soggy as well. These sandwiches are made to be better near the restaurant and the farther away from it you are the lesser it'll be good

[HuntingHuntHunter]

A tip for quick dredging is to use a tupperware container full of the flour mixture and shake. Also uses less flour and cornstarch and makes less of a mess!

[epbluestar]

You had me at clean kitchen. My kids always kid me that if not for my obsessive cleaning as I go along I would win a cooking challenge. Keeping the kitchen tidy as you cook makes cooking so much more fun.

[joshtries]

Would love if they could add a cost comparison homemade vs fastfood and see the quality difference based on price as well. Loving these videos, You guys are super interesting to watch, love the commentary and dynamic.

[no_decaf]

Just a couple tiny tips: Chick-fil-A uses powdered sugar in their breading (that's why it's so dark) and their famous sauce is a mixture of BBQ, honey, mustard, and mayo.

[FerretLve]

The fact that it was a real challenge, and compared actual time - doesn’t have to be a win necessarily - made me really happy

[Kaiserland]

I love these videos with your brother. It seems like you guys get along super well and it's always fun to see siblings working together.