How Pecking House's Chili Fried Chicken Became a Smash Hit in NYC - The Experts

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2022
  • Chef Eric Huang’s Pecking House went from a pandemic pop-up to one of New York’s premiere destinations for fried chicken. By blending flavors from his Taiwanese upbringing with traditional fried chicken, he and his team serve some of the city’s most sought after fried chicken and fried chicken sandwiches.
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  • @dosepipesutututu
    @dosepipesutututu Рік тому +1548

    He needs his own cooking show, such an articulate and well spoken chef!

    • @NYCharlie718
      @NYCharlie718 Рік тому +16

      I grew up about 10 blocks away from this place. Legit never ate there before and then all of a sudden I see this news pop up a few months ago and am shocked. Pretty cool to see something like this pop up in my neighborhood.

    • @leroyjenkins6247
      @leroyjenkins6247 Рік тому

      ​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Fçk off m8. go repent with your ped0 priests

    • @pink1536
      @pink1536 Рік тому

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ actual schizo

    • @burksregime315
      @burksregime315 Рік тому +1

      In essence, he does.

    • @gregsage8886
      @gregsage8886 Рік тому

      USA ain ready for a Asian dude to have a TV show to prejudice

  • @shreddersaurusrex323
    @shreddersaurusrex323 Рік тому +2560

    He really gave a lot of pointers for overall cooling chicken at home. Some ppl are tight lipped with their seasonings/process.

    • @gregoryhouser3950
      @gregoryhouser3950 Рік тому +134

      Yes because you can give everyone a recipes and they will all have different outcomes, they perfected the process that’s why no one else can recreate it

    • @cali4806
      @cali4806 Рік тому +22

      Confidence right there

    • @muhammadizzat6218
      @muhammadizzat6218 Рік тому +45

      @@gregoryhouser3950 to be honest asian just put everything based on feeling, pretty sure he already knew how much he need and don't need a ratio

    • @riottonitedragon8344
      @riottonitedragon8344 Рік тому +3

      Tight lip 🥵

    • @cmm3338
      @cmm3338 Рік тому +20

      @@muhammadizzat6218 That's not just Asians lol, that's called being a chef..

  • @BOBMAN1980
    @BOBMAN1980 Рік тому +288

    THIS is what it is all about.
    I've cooked in fine dining for over 15-years. I really dig on the chefs who are careful in their sourcing out, their preparation of ingredients, the presentation, the ambiance. . .creating an experience that one can only get under such situations.
    But this guy--Chef Eric Huang--taking his culinary knowledge, the comforts of what he's grown up with (i.e. his heritage), and a skillset that can likely rival anyone who's worked in 'haute'. . .and tossing it all up and keeping only what he wants, adding what he likes, and pulling it all off in a borrowed kitchen. . .to make food that is both adventurous, novel, AND accessible.
    Bro. . .
    SO MANY PROPS TO YOU!

  • @Cordial_Lump
    @Cordial_Lump Рік тому +875

    why am i getting emotional over this fried chicken... just the way he interacts with his staff and explains things with such confidence and zen... what a great guy ;_;

    • @likeasambud9817
      @likeasambud9817 Рік тому +12

      Because youre a typical gen z

    • @Cordial_Lump
      @Cordial_Lump Рік тому +22

      @@likeasambud9817 *millennial but fun guess

    • @badnoodlez
      @badnoodlez Рік тому +15

      @@Cordial_Lump I feel the same way. I'm about to hit 31 and I decided to become a teacher bc I met enough people like this chef.

    • @Cordial_Lump
      @Cordial_Lump Рік тому +6

      @@badnoodlez more power to you. we need more good teachers. I wish america valued them more like other countries :/

    • @vidhanp482
      @vidhanp482 Рік тому +2

      Good on you lmao

  • @NicholasLYang
    @NicholasLYang Рік тому +421

    The chicken is incredible but oh man I wish they had talked about the sides. So freaking good. The bean salad has to be one of the best salads I've ever had. Perfectly cooked beans, little bits of mushroom and celery, and this fantastic black vinegar dressing.

    • @danielmizrahi9629
      @danielmizrahi9629 Рік тому +1

      how is the price?

    • @LottoLogista
      @LottoLogista Рік тому +35

      @@danielmizrahi9629 they are NOT cheap but the food is delicious

    • @AerysBat
      @AerysBat Рік тому +27

      The inventive, masterfully executed sides are where the Eleven Madison Park heritage really shines through. The mashed potatoes are straight up manna

    • @doc-vg9lq
      @doc-vg9lq 6 місяців тому +1

      @@LottoLogista how much?

  • @defjam1310
    @defjam1310 Рік тому +49

    What’s really impressive is that he started this during the beginning of COVID. It has to be very good for a startup to have survived

  • @zankaa8031
    @zankaa8031 Рік тому +608

    Okay I like that he distinguished between crispy and crunchy because I've never thought of them as two different things but they definitely are.

    • @YourXLNC
      @YourXLNC Рік тому +45

      There's actually a quote that he said in another video: "Crispy is the front of your teeth, crunchy is the back of your teeth."

    • @phongle1772
      @phongle1772 Рік тому +2

      Captain crunch is NOT crispy.

    • @dangerousfelon
      @dangerousfelon Рік тому

      No you halfwit. They aren't. They're literally synonyms. The guy is making crap up and you people just buy it for some reason. It's actually kind of incredible how easily stupid people like you can be misled 😂 apparently people can just change the meaning of words on the fly now and everyone else will agree if they're a chef

    • @dangerousfelon
      @dangerousfelon Рік тому

      ​@Your XLNC and thats made up nonsense. Use a dictionary sometime kid. They're synonyms.

    • @leonardilifter
      @leonardilifter Рік тому +11

      @@dangerousfelonwow you seem like such a pleasant person god bless you

  • @skoomskaa
    @skoomskaa Рік тому +95

    6:30 - the irony is that this is actually the correct way to caramelize sugar. "Just heat up sugar until it turns the color I want it to turn". Nailed it!

    • @daimaoza832
      @daimaoza832 Рік тому +1

      Well … tbh you not supposed to move the sugar 🫣

    • @schyracollbrande1900
      @schyracollbrande1900 Рік тому +3

      @@daimaoza832 i once did that and it turns so bad. The sugar burns then blackened 🤣. It smells sweet but the taste is bitter. First time doing that. I now succeed in creating it by lowering the heat.

  • @BebehCookieIcecream
    @BebehCookieIcecream Рік тому +164

    Eric is a gem of a chef and holds a lot of integrity. Love this.

  • @anthonyanonymous234
    @anthonyanonymous234 Рік тому +141

    That shot with the chili dripping off the chicken 🍗 Has me convinced this is the best fried chicken I’ve never tried 😂😂🥲

  • @SlapMyGorillaGorilla
    @SlapMyGorillaGorilla Рік тому +574

    Awhhh yes, another well put together episode I can eat on my lunch break and daydream about. Thank you Eater for cranking these videos out!

    • @mattbuzzno7402
      @mattbuzzno7402 Рік тому

      Same

    • @Dimaz42
      @Dimaz42 Рік тому +19

      glad to see other men of culture that like to eat while watching foodie video 🤣

    • @Stoic_Cat_
      @Stoic_Cat_ Рік тому +7

      @@Dimaz42 watching good food makes your own food taste better LOL

  • @femmeofsubstance
    @femmeofsubstance Рік тому +86

    He is so articulate ! It is very nice to listen to him and to his information !

  • @AlphaJuliett
    @AlphaJuliett Рік тому +18

    Humble and no nonsence. Wish you all the success in the world my dude!

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 Рік тому +155

    Sure looked good to me. Way to get it done in and making the most of what you got. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @Highland_Moo
    @Highland_Moo Рік тому +28

    What an awesome guy. If I had the money, I’d fly from here in Scotland to NY to eat that gorgeous looking chicken! Total respect for the guy sharing his method etc - so many people wouldn’t do that and the fact he does proves to me he’s a genuinely decent guy. I hope he has a long happy life of making others happy with his creations 👍🏻

    • @FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL
      @FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL 8 місяців тому +1

      Same lol, there;s few times when I'd actually want to get on a plane to travel just to eat at a specific restaurant. This is one of those times

  • @hannahlee152
    @hannahlee152 Рік тому +178

    i watched him on another program. we need more of chef eric huang! seems like such a genuine, down to earth guy with much to offer to the world!

    • @02honeydew
      @02honeydew Рік тому +7

      I was thinking to myself that he looked and sounded familiar, I finally remembered it was that episode on Munchies

    • @Lost_Hwasal
      @Lost_Hwasal Рік тому +1

      I love that he is trying to elevate chinese cooking to a fine level of dining. We need more east-asian cusine that is highly regarded.

  • @cookiekirkland8689
    @cookiekirkland8689 Рік тому +70

    Chef Eric you can tell u really enjoy making this food. The look and the details that go into this food allows us to see u in action. Your excitement is obvious and ur big smile says it all. Thank u for sharing, Warmly Cookie 🎹

  • @amerikanbear757
    @amerikanbear757 Рік тому +95

    Hes the first unpretentious chef I've seen in ages. The future is looking bright in gastronomy

    • @fillbill2454
      @fillbill2454 Рік тому +14

      idk man have you seen any of eaters other videos? all the head chefs seem like cool and pretty unpretentious people

    • @kndkos9435
      @kndkos9435 Рік тому +1

      Genuinely curious. What do you mean by pretentious chefs?

    • @fillbill2454
      @fillbill2454 Рік тому +1

      @@kndkos9435 someone who is full of themselves

    • @amerikanbear757
      @amerikanbear757 Рік тому

      @@kndkos9435 well, I never said pretentious did I?

    • @kndkos9435
      @kndkos9435 Рік тому +5

      @@amerikanbear757 Well you did say unpretentious which is just the opposite. Tryin to sound smart or smth LOL

  • @burhansharif900
    @burhansharif900 Рік тому +8

    Superb documentary and first person film! Loved every bit of this video ..bravo!

  • @bobbykeene12
    @bobbykeene12 Рік тому +40

    I've watched this episode three times now- a lot to unpack. Riffing on this tomorrow. Thanks Chef!

  • @richrcwx1685
    @richrcwx1685 Рік тому +16

    The only thing that would make me happier than watching his dedication would be to eat some of that chicken

  • @stormengine3261
    @stormengine3261 Рік тому +65

    Dang that chili sauce fried chicken sandwich looks awesome!! I need to find this place

  • @GKP999
    @GKP999 Рік тому +96

    Food brings people together. Through food I learn that regardless of races and ethnicities, we have more in common than differences!

    • @ssuwandi3240
      @ssuwandi3240 Рік тому +1

      Nope. Only Simpleton will think that way. Just suss it. Grow up first.

    • @capstar633
      @capstar633 Рік тому +1

      I want to go have him teach me some cooking skills. Love his ways!

    • @GKP999
      @GKP999 Рік тому +5

      @@ssuwandi3240 You are such a breath of fresh air!

  • @DJJAE
    @DJJAE Рік тому +25

    What a great video. Congrats to Chef Eric. Truly inspiring.

  • @elonhawkstein8156
    @elonhawkstein8156 Рік тому +5

    This made my mouth water it looks and sounds so good. I swear I can almost smell the fired chicken and chili seasoning

  • @toniprice6110
    @toniprice6110 Рік тому +2

    I really enjoy watching cooking people real passion

  • @roderickbranch759
    @roderickbranch759 Рік тому +1

    Truly enjoyed this video. Thank you

  • @jbogz1236
    @jbogz1236 9 місяців тому

    Salute chef! We need more chef like you!

  • @shreykatiyar936
    @shreykatiyar936 Рік тому +23

    My mind blocked every noise, even his voice, soon as they started serving. It looked that good.

  • @WoodlandThrash
    @WoodlandThrash Рік тому

    Great chef. Love when they don’t knock how it’s originally done but build on it. 👌🏻

  • @marca4443
    @marca4443 Рік тому +5

    This was really beautiful & meaningful

  • @arshbehal6312
    @arshbehal6312 Рік тому +5

    What an incredibly humble chef. Amazon food. Great approach. GOD bless him!

  • @vt-yp7yq
    @vt-yp7yq Рік тому +10

    I may have to take a small road trip to NYC for this. 🤔 The amount of care and creativity looks amazing.

  • @ebagthegr8
    @ebagthegr8 Рік тому +6

    Looks so good!

  • @Willpiggy
    @Willpiggy Рік тому +4

    This guy is so articulate. Such great use of vocabulary

  • @Bammer2001
    @Bammer2001 8 місяців тому

    You're the boss, Eric Huang! I would love to try your food one day!! 😋😋😋

  • @mirnesvelic8196
    @mirnesvelic8196 Рік тому +6

    i would absolutely devour one of those..maybe two. well done chef!

  • @GK-oj8oh
    @GK-oj8oh 8 місяців тому

    I'm literally salivating. My god sir. full salute to you and your chicken masterpiece

  • @CrunchyButtBurger
    @CrunchyButtBurger Рік тому +35

    Super legit guy. Looks delicious!

  • @thedeeprot
    @thedeeprot Рік тому +327

    that looks insanely good

    • @OhDeeDoubleU
      @OhDeeDoubleU Рік тому +1

      WUB WUB WUB

    • @elith6930
      @elith6930 Рік тому +2

      He showed the recipe on munchies too!

    • @ABigFatGuy
      @ABigFatGuy Рік тому +2

      It is! I wish they did some more features on the sides which were also phenomenal.

    • @MyKeeP81
      @MyKeeP81 Рік тому +1

      It is insanely good

  • @awchatdhruvasubhash1888
    @awchatdhruvasubhash1888 11 місяців тому +1

    I really like the way your recipe for the chili sauce goes been trying to perfect mine for years

  • @shortstuff611
    @shortstuff611 Рік тому +135

    I had the Peking House fried chicken dinner back in 2021 after a long wait and totally loved it! I also recently tried the recipe shared by chef Huang through Eater and it came out very close to the original. One item that doesn’t get enough credit is the dirty fried rice. I just think that the chicken liver fried rice was one of the best things I tried and I’m still trying to make it close to Chef’s version. I hope to see more videos on Chef Huang and wish him the best!

    • @protopigeon
      @protopigeon Рік тому +4

      chicken liver fried rice sounds amazing

    • @alexvids9232
      @alexvids9232 Рік тому +3

      link to recipe?

    • @shortstuff611
      @shortstuff611 Рік тому

      @@alexvids9232 ua-cam.com/video/ctBN-5Jv0rU/v-deo.html

  • @thedeepdaerk
    @thedeepdaerk Рік тому +4

    He looks so happy in a room full of fried chicken; this was brilliant btw.

  • @NormanFreeman94
    @NormanFreeman94 Рік тому

    Been here for a couple of times. Loved every single one of my vist

  • @benjaminjackson1667
    @benjaminjackson1667 Рік тому +1

    This guy is super real. Refreshing!

  • @bencera6067
    @bencera6067 2 місяці тому

    Seems like a real genuine dude, and that chicken looks amazing

  • @kiensane2670
    @kiensane2670 Рік тому +1

    It cracks me up how he says staranise. lmao Love his energy

  • @Arcenia13
    @Arcenia13 Рік тому +3

    Delicious! Bravooooo to the chef and his team!!!!!

  • @thehealthinsight4587
    @thehealthinsight4587 Рік тому +3

    Glad to have come across this video! Will need to try this place. I think this chef and his approach is so elevated because he was also the sous chef at Eleven Madison Park?

  • @bigfriz1229
    @bigfriz1229 Рік тому +3

    That chicken and that chicken burger looks AMAZING.

  • @unruly_ronin
    @unruly_ronin Рік тому +8

    Good man, solid character, great chef.

  • @vin7281
    @vin7281 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Eater for this, it’s great to hear it from the restaurant owner/chef themselves than a host. You guys rock!

  • @danielpreilly77
    @danielpreilly77 18 днів тому

    Seems like a solid dude, very mindful approach to his food. Respect

  • @kenftan
    @kenftan Рік тому +43

    mouth watering fry chicken 🥰 love it 👍

  • @omefea8501
    @omefea8501 Рік тому +9

    I wish this place and these people a long time of success. My lord, that just got better and better. Their restaurant gonna be flyyyyyyyy...!!

  • @Mickey_Valentine
    @Mickey_Valentine Рік тому +4

    Wow...... I never though id be drooling over fried chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beautiful work Chef 🏅

  • @Chibodian
    @Chibodian Рік тому +1

    His fish tattoo at the end was pretty sick too. I love it all the care and taste and quality of fine dining with the casual chill laid back quality of the Everyman.

  • @RT-xj7el
    @RT-xj7el Рік тому +12

    Very cool. Wish I lived near this place. :)

  • @JohnnyJQuest
    @JohnnyJQuest 18 днів тому

    Whoa I remember reading about the password chicken during the pandemic, I am glad to see you're doing well!

  • @mikeross6501
    @mikeross6501 Рік тому +4

    I can taste that charred cabbage with the chicken. Excellent idea.

  • @WAB2138
    @WAB2138 Рік тому +10

    He is a very nice guy! A good human which is rare today. Very humble.

  • @saintshall3265
    @saintshall3265 Рік тому +24

    I gained 20 pounds during the pandemic and Ive been trying to lose weight. Ive been watching this channel to cope with my hunger lmao

  • @adventureswithcarl123
    @adventureswithcarl123 7 місяців тому

    Looks so delicious

  • @lokiasred
    @lokiasred Рік тому

    Nice one..tq for sharing 😀

  • @sprig6043
    @sprig6043 Рік тому +1

    Whenever I get to NYC I'm going here for sure

  • @sinbadddx
    @sinbadddx Рік тому +9

    This looks delicious! Respect to the hard work and effort put into it

  • @sambailor
    @sambailor Рік тому +6

    I need them to reopen soon

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Рік тому

    Wow looks amazing

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 Рік тому +2

    Forget about a “Flavor Bomb”. That’s more of a “Flavor Nuke”. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for bringing us this awesome content guys and gals.

  • @imnotmark3053
    @imnotmark3053 24 дні тому

    its always a vibe to eat korean fried chicken with beer in the weekend honestly.

  • @theyuragoon3226
    @theyuragoon3226 Рік тому +2

    This channel entertains me while I'm eating food that's lower quality than the 240p I'm watching in because my service is ass ☠️

  • @martinvera5962
    @martinvera5962 Рік тому +2

    That looks phenomenal 🍗 👀

  • @nahum3557
    @nahum3557 Рік тому

    Looks insanely good

  • @prasannagunit
    @prasannagunit Рік тому +1

    Great story and production quality

  • @cliftons.roberts1449
    @cliftons.roberts1449 Рік тому +1

    His food looks absolutely amazing! Also would like to know who did his tattoos!

  • @austinhedrick4289
    @austinhedrick4289 Рік тому

    Great video 😊

  • @andybellamy899
    @andybellamy899 Рік тому +6

    I want to visit this place so bad!!!

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes Рік тому +1

    Very impressive :) will try this for sure 😀 thank you again for sharing, subscribed to your channel 😋🙏🏼

  • @CalvinChikelue
    @CalvinChikelue Рік тому +3

    Good lord that chicken sandwich looks like heaven

  • @Freeflow32
    @Freeflow32 Рік тому +2

    My mouth was almost dripping watching this... jesus christ I need to go to NYC right now....

  • @kevind8833
    @kevind8833 Рік тому +1

    Amazing thank you Chef for this great information, your appreciated.

  • @nathan2964
    @nathan2964 Рік тому

    Cool! First 35 seconds of the vid was everything its all abt. Thanks i dont have to spend 9 mins watching

  • @AerysBat
    @AerysBat Рік тому +133

    As delicious as the chicken is, my absolute favorite part was the sides! The broccoli was expertly done and the mashed potatoes were probably the best I've ever had. I need to try these sandwiches!

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Рік тому +2

    That looks amazing wow!!! Keep up the good videos

  • @stellahaynesworth5833
    @stellahaynesworth5833 Рік тому +1

    Crunchy crunchy 😋

  • @stevenesquivel1778
    @stevenesquivel1778 Рік тому

    Great story and great food video

  • @us7876
    @us7876 Рік тому +16

    I'd kill for one of those sandwiches🤤

  • @dionisiafelix2152
    @dionisiafelix2152 17 годин тому +1

    Excelente 👌

  • @ErikPukinskis
    @ErikPukinskis Рік тому

    3 million subscribers: I don't need to say it, but this is the best cooking channel on UA-cam.

  • @michaelrispulo3377
    @michaelrispulo3377 Рік тому

    Awesome chef

  • @Vablonsky
    @Vablonsky Рік тому +39

    This is a great example of cross-pollination. Combining the flavors and techniques from multiple culinary traditions to create something delicious and new. I haven't had the opportunity yet to try this fried chicken yet. But, oh man...it is on my list. Chef Eric Huang has put in the hard work and effort. And, now, this chicken is deservedly well known and acclaimed.

    • @markogaudiosi5243
      @markogaudiosi5243 Рік тому

      when a botanist talks about cooking...cross- pollination, right.

  • @pluckybellhop66
    @pluckybellhop66 Рік тому +3

    Fried chicken covered in oily sauce turns my stomach so hard, I envy people who are healthy and acclimated enough to enjoy this rich food 🥺

  • @RoTelnCheese
    @RoTelnCheese Рік тому +13

    Thank you for making me even more hungry

  • @pishedbloke
    @pishedbloke Рік тому +6

    Simplicity doesn't mean it isn't well thought out. Eric's an inventor!

  • @benkeixx
    @benkeixx Рік тому

    Looks so 🔥!!!!!

  • @dev-pj9vi
    @dev-pj9vi 10 місяців тому

    I have never wanted to visit New York until seeing this dude’s chicken.

  • @ems8602
    @ems8602 Рік тому

    Amazing.

  • @jackmehoffe9372
    @jackmehoffe9372 Рік тому

    He's got a vibration soul
    Wants to spread smiles and happy tummies

  • @AristoWan
    @AristoWan Місяць тому

    This is food for the soul.

  • @mikekenney8362
    @mikekenney8362 Рік тому

    Awesome product