Chef John's 6 Best Sandwich Recipes | Food Wishes

Hello Food Wishers! Chef John’s Corporate Overlords here with 6 sandwiches so good you’ll want to make them all year long! Chef John’s Croque Madame/Monte Cristo hybrid, the Madame Cristo, combines the best of both sandwiches. His Fried Chicken Sandwich puts the chain restaurants to shame, and his Inside-Out Grilled Cheese is a cheesy masterpiece. Whether you want a classic Cuban sandwich or an Irish-inspired St. Patty Melt, Chef John has the perfect sandwich recipe for you!
Popeye's & Chick-fil-A Hybrid Fried Chicken Sandwich:
www.allrecipes.com/recipe/276...
Madame Cristo:
www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/264...
The Cuban:
www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/256...
Inside-Out Grilled Cheese:
www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/236...
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich:
www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/254...
St. Patty Melt:
www.allrecipes.com/recipe/279...
00:00 Popeye's & Chick-fil-A Hybrid Fried Chicken Sandwich
09:12 Madame Cristo
15:33 The Cuban
21:06 Inside-Out Grilled Cheese
24:03 Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
34:30 St. Patty Melt

Пікірлер: 430

  • @2listening1
    @2listening1 Жыл бұрын

    6:23 I had the captions turned on, and when you checked for crisp with the fork, it read [“Applause!”]

  • @leigel3

    @leigel3

    Жыл бұрын

    That is perfect!

  • @garrettgilbert2622
    @garrettgilbert2622 Жыл бұрын

    this guys cadence in his speech paired with his type of humor is golden content lol, thanks for the sandwich ideas, great video!

  • @hbinfinity

    @hbinfinity

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 absolutely

  • @eddiecochrane602
    @eddiecochrane602 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @howzerqwerty
    @howzerqwerty Жыл бұрын

    A 43 minute video of Chef John making sandwiches is everything and more we could ask for.

  • @JamesCAsphalt8

    @JamesCAsphalt8

    11 ай бұрын

    You can say that again! And he is so upbeat and entertaining! I really enjoy watching him.

  • @kimquinn7728
    @kimquinn7728 Жыл бұрын

    At 34:00 I must correct you, your videos could never be to long! They always inspire and make hungry!🎉

  • @THEWIELDBOYS8700
    @THEWIELDBOYS8700 Жыл бұрын

    Lol 😆 this is the best chef on the internet " if you know that then you're old" im old

  • @pamelalansbury94

    @pamelalansbury94

    Жыл бұрын

    ME TOO! 👵🏽🤣

  • @ameechantaldemuth429

    @ameechantaldemuth429

    Жыл бұрын

    ME THREE!!!!😜😝☺

  • @inuyasha13

    @inuyasha13

    Жыл бұрын

    I know it and Im only 27, but to be fair I watched a lot of Popeye reruns as a child.

  • @elianaisrael7594

    @elianaisrael7594

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m old 🥰😁

  • @ultramagapurebloodpride8294

    @ultramagapurebloodpride8294

    Жыл бұрын

    I know that and 40 isn't old.

  • @Falconlibrary
    @Falconlibrary Жыл бұрын

    ME: *wins $600 million in the lottery* DAY ONE: Buy lakeside mansion DAY TWO: Hire Chef John as my personal chef

  • @PaperMario64

    @PaperMario64

    Жыл бұрын

    Smart move

  • @allanbalan7947
    @allanbalan7947 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @BarberTeacher
    @BarberTeacher Жыл бұрын

    Try using some of the pickle juice from the dill pickle chips in the marinade.

  • @michaelperkins5858

    @michaelperkins5858

    Ай бұрын

    He did.

  • @narwolez5863
    @narwolez5863 Жыл бұрын

    "from a certain valley, that's very well hidden" can't get a minute into the video without laughing my ass off 😂

  • @bracita15

    @bracita15

    5 ай бұрын

    I started coughing 😂

  • @terribethreed8464
    @terribethreed8464 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @chrisgoz7673

    @chrisgoz7673

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gerardodwyer5908
    @gerardodwyer5908 Жыл бұрын

    Add smoked bacon bits to the St Patty's sandwich. The ultimate decadence. Just amazingly delicious.

  • @mordeys
    @mordeys Жыл бұрын

    #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.

  • @Carolina-nn6ye

    @Carolina-nn6ye

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I've never seen the whole breast used like it was here. Too thick.

  • @jackieblue787

    @jackieblue787

    Жыл бұрын

    I think that chicken breasts in my local store are freakishly huge. It's off-putting.

  • @Lucysmom26
    @Lucysmom26 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @purplealice
    @purplealice Жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @raggaeldestro8609
    @raggaeldestro8609 Жыл бұрын

    I just like hearing this guy talk. He could commentate baseball games with the greatest of ease.

  • @Soten_Bori
    @Soten_Bori Жыл бұрын

    A 43 minute long video from Chef John? Lord have mercy on my kitchen.

  • @Flippokid
    @Flippokid Жыл бұрын

    "The food-gods hate a coward." I need that on a t-shirt.

  • @shahnulislam9897
    @shahnulislam9897 Жыл бұрын

    Well, heck, I can put sliced meat the other way and have it fit the bread? MIND BLOWN!

  • @tonyking50
    @tonyking50 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rogerr7856
    @rogerr7856 Жыл бұрын

    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. 😎🍹

  • @Patricia-b
    @Patricia-b Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @endlessoul
    @endlessoul Жыл бұрын

    I've made the fried chicken sandwich and let me tell you, it's pretty dang good!

  • @michafaine2433
    @michafaine24332 ай бұрын

    "My love for burgers is borderline inappropriate.".. I literally laughed out loud! Loved that line x3

  • @necrogenesis1981
    @necrogenesis1981 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @NeuroHead

    @NeuroHead

    Жыл бұрын

    "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 .

  • @necrogenesis1981

    @necrogenesis1981

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NeuroHead it’s actually a cranberry apple chutney, the apples balance the cranberries well, the brand I get is Stonewall Kitchen.

  • @PhantomFilmAustralia
    @PhantomFilmAustralia Жыл бұрын

    10:35 The description of the bread made me laugh so hard! thanks for cooking and the laughs!

  • @tootsla1252
    @tootsla1252 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @lisafish1449
    @lisafish1449 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @svaujin
    @svaujin Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @susanuribe5479

    @susanuribe5479

    Жыл бұрын

    Mmmmm 😋

  • @dextercatchillar488

    @dextercatchillar488

    Жыл бұрын

    ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • @dextercatchillar488

    @dextercatchillar488

    Жыл бұрын

    ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • @jean-lucpicard3012

    @jean-lucpicard3012

    Жыл бұрын

    That's genius

  • @tawpgk

    @tawpgk

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nobs3075
    @nobs3075 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gmrick1412
    @gmrick1412 Жыл бұрын

    I love Chef John for the gusto with which he enjoys his gastronomic showpieces.

  • @scotto9591
    @scotto9591 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @WastelandRenovations

    @WastelandRenovations

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @leigel3

    @leigel3

    Жыл бұрын

    Also add powdered sugar to the dry mix.

  • @pmcmva
    @pmcmva Жыл бұрын

    I've done all these recipes of yours over the years. Cubano is my favorite. World-class flavors. Thanks!

  • @susanfarley1332
    @susanfarley1332 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dinri5544
    @dinri5544 Жыл бұрын

    "So, Amen to that!" You're hysterical, John.

  • @KingBjord
    @KingBjord Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Azzatur
    @Azzatur11 ай бұрын

    5+ times, I attempted to like this video more than once.

  • @sothisispermanence1898
    @sothisispermanence1898 Жыл бұрын

    Craving a Cuban sandwich so much right now! 🤤

  • @ricksadler4594
    @ricksadler4594 Жыл бұрын

    Time to break out the ol' George Foreman for some Cuban sandwiches.

  • @TBSWORLD77
    @TBSWORLD77 Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel! Thank you John!

  • @janeydoe1403
    @janeydoe1403 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @maritzabrown6741

    @maritzabrown6741

    Жыл бұрын

    I only clicked for the Cuban I skipped straight to that part.

  • @angelicaplummer4691
    @angelicaplummer4691 Жыл бұрын

    thank you for your work

  • @Dan-yw9sg
    @Dan-yw9sg Жыл бұрын

    For the Chick-Fil-A sandwich, you need to include a pickle brine in the marinade. That’s what they do.

  • @TBSWORLD77

    @TBSWORLD77

    Жыл бұрын

    Then go get chick fil lay. God you miss the whole point of the channel.

  • @boxboxerson991

    @boxboxerson991

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @marikalathem813

    @marikalathem813

    Жыл бұрын

    Dan 821: right!

  • @beargillium2369

    @beargillium2369

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@TBSWORLD77 a lot of people don't have chic fila anywhere near them and appreciate the input toward authenticity.

  • @asturias0267

    @asturias0267

    Жыл бұрын

    Chick-fil-a doesn't use a pickle brine, they use MSG.

  • @jeleebear
    @jeleebear10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @oliverjackson9008
    @oliverjackson9008 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Chef John!

  • @cheryl2675
    @cheryl2675 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for the crinkled up foil tip! Genius!

  • @lunadargent5292
    @lunadargent5292 Жыл бұрын

    “Only a psychopath doesn’t spread to the edges” bahahaha 🤣

  • @tg360andbeyond
    @tg360andbeyond Жыл бұрын

    Five out of six ain't bad.

  • @gsabillon23
    @gsabillon23 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @stormybear4986
    @stormybear4986Ай бұрын

    A valley that's"fairly well-hidden" LOL Subtle,Chef, very well played, sir!

  • @dahliaaboelmakarem5109
    @dahliaaboelmakarem5109 Жыл бұрын

    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 😅

  • @jancoburn4770
    @jancoburn477011 ай бұрын

    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.💛💛💛

  • @metapixusion
    @metapixusion Жыл бұрын

    lmao oh my goodness the ham cutting! This is why you are the best chef! I will definitely be doing this lol

  • @ivykaneshiro7554
    @ivykaneshiro7554 Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👨Chef John you’re the man….Awwwwwesome

  • @sjelliott6660
    @sjelliott6660 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @PatBerk
    @PatBerk Жыл бұрын

    The "secret" to chik filet breading is the use of pickle juice in the wash.

  • @godspeed2939
    @godspeed2939 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the bong toasted cheese 🤗

  • @josephkaminer2337
    @josephkaminer2337 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you still around, John!

  • @riuphane
    @riuphane Жыл бұрын

    Inside out grilled cheese is still my go to, and works for any hot sandwich or bun (love burgers that way)

  • @artlitmusic
    @artlitmusic Жыл бұрын

    Chef John, you are the best teacher 💚

  • @SbjsksmNx
    @SbjsksmNx Жыл бұрын

    Looks crazy delicious

  • @kene866
    @kene866 Жыл бұрын

    The Fried Chicken Sandwich was excellent and surprisingly easy to make.

  • @TheLordOnions
    @TheLordOnions9 ай бұрын

    Pure perfection ❤ the best food is always made at home

  • @kellybrock6514
    @kellybrock6514Ай бұрын

    Just absolutely delicious sandwiches.

  • @cherylb10
    @cherylb10 Жыл бұрын

    I will give it a try

  • @MEME-nm8mh
    @MEME-nm8mh Жыл бұрын

    Hello .. always enjoy and have a good laugh time ... Thank you

  • @KondoAeros
    @KondoAeros Жыл бұрын

    My mouth watered so much at the chicken sandwich

  • @LuoJun2
    @LuoJun2 Жыл бұрын

    My grandmother taught my mother who taught me how to fry chicken. Dry chicken dredged in flour and fried in reserved bacon grease. The remainder was used to make the best gravy you’ll ever have. My parents were farm people and didn’t waste anything,

  • @ronmsharonm2708
    @ronmsharonm2708 Жыл бұрын

    I've seen some recipes where they put some drops of the wash in the breading which makes larger coating crumbles

  • @heatherlouise7356
    @heatherlouise7356 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Rdeboer
    @Rdeboer Жыл бұрын

    Roast pork with red onion chutney and spring onions, toasted in a Foreman grill. Amazing.

  • @marachime
    @marachime Жыл бұрын

    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! :)

  • @kathrynsmigel4530
    @kathrynsmigel453011 ай бұрын

    Chef you are always brilliant. As always ks

  • @GG-sj2wg
    @GG-sj2wg Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip about cutting the thick end of the chicken breast.

  • @LawrenceJonesBrakeGuard
    @LawrenceJonesBrakeGuard Жыл бұрын

    Yummy. Yummy. Yummy

  • @timhopper389
    @timhopper389 Жыл бұрын

    Just made the Cubano last night..........my favorite sammich!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the tips.

  • @havsumora
    @havsumora Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ScottLaffin
    @ScottLaffin Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jgvtc559

    @jgvtc559

    Жыл бұрын

    He's been here like 12 years or longer if memory serves correctly

  • @cynicalwomannoname7844
    @cynicalwomannoname7844 Жыл бұрын

    Looks yummy

  • @FirinMahLazer1
    @FirinMahLazer1 Жыл бұрын

    I've made that Cubano before and it's 🔥

  • @TheFantasticLu
    @TheFantasticLu Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could like this more than once.

  • @potatotatosaito
    @potatotatosaito Жыл бұрын

    I hope that chef John's corporate overloards keep making more videos like this.

  • @rhondaackerman6750
    @rhondaackerman6750 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching you, you are so funny 😂

  • @KevinSmith-os5yz
    @KevinSmith-os5yz Жыл бұрын

    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:)

  • @smudgepost
    @smudgepost Жыл бұрын

    I'm so hungry after watching this!

  • @donna7338
    @donna7338 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tracymitchell400
    @tracymitchell400 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @docktorwho6703
    @docktorwho67033 ай бұрын

    I love sandwiches portable nutrition absolute satisfaction for the hungry mind body and soul

  • @seanbrossard8178
    @seanbrossard8178 Жыл бұрын

    John just so know you were very successful, and now making a messing my kitchen. Hello from Sacramento CA.

  • @berkantbekler5877
    @berkantbekler5877 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video 😊

  • @whateverchannel22
    @whateverchannel22 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @johnmat7099
    @johnmat7099 Жыл бұрын

    My man beautiful food and I have a twist on your madame Cristo I add thinly sliced porcini mushroom the rest stays the same pure heaven!!!!

  • @janeapplebee
    @janeapplebee Жыл бұрын

    I fricken love your videos. 🥰

  • @versusforward
    @versusforward Жыл бұрын

    I am often "extra hungry" and your inside-out grilled cheese has never failed to satisfy. Then again I could likely eat white bread dipped in hot sauce and it would have a similar effect when in that ...mood.

  • @Tuvis_Official
    @Tuvis_Official Жыл бұрын

    Chef John is the Uncle I never had

  • @curleych7353
    @curleych7353 Жыл бұрын

    Oh how I missed you! It's been a while since I logged on, thanks for the giggles. 😂 This video is a bit on the heavy side for our tummies, huh? But I'll definitely go for the St. Patty Melt, thanks for a good recipe to prepare those greens - I might bypass the fried bread and mix it into scrambled eggs as you suggested. By the way, the fancy Swiss cheese you forgot the name of was probably "Emmentaler". And it actually did look like genuine Swiss cheese unlike some stuff the Americans call Swiss cheese 😲

  • @Aprilshowers407
    @Aprilshowers407 Жыл бұрын

    The St. Patty was my favorite looks DELICIOUS.. I'm vegan so I can relate more with that one lol 💙💙💛💙💙💛💕💙💙💛💕💙💙💕💛

  • @Rean-the-Bean
    @Rean-the-Bean Жыл бұрын

    Nice job 👍

  • @waynewilliamson4212
    @waynewilliamson4212 Жыл бұрын

    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).

  • @waynewilliamson4212

    @waynewilliamson4212

    Жыл бұрын

    wow, that was along video, but some good stuff...thanks...

  • @Al3xTrucho20
    @Al3xTrucho20 Жыл бұрын

    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.