How Pecking House's Chili Fried Chicken Became a Smash Hit in NYC - The Experts
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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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Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Directors: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Michael Latchman
Editor: Howie Burbidge
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: Ian Stroud
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Associate Producer: Julia Hess
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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He needs his own cooking show, such an articulate and well spoken chef!
@NYCharlie718
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Fçk off m8. go repent with your ped0 priests
@pink1536
Жыл бұрын
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ actual schizo
@burksregime315
Жыл бұрын
In essence, he does.
@gregsage8886
Жыл бұрын
USA ain ready for a Asian dude to have a TV show to prejudice
He really gave a lot of pointers for overall cooling chicken at home. Some ppl are tight lipped with their seasonings/process.
@gregoryhouser3950
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Confidence right there
@muhammadizzat6218
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
Tight lip 🥵
@cmm3338
Жыл бұрын
@@muhammadizzat6218 That's not just Asians lol, that's called being a chef..
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!
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
Жыл бұрын
Because youre a typical gen z
@Cordial_Lump
Жыл бұрын
@@likeasambud9817 *millennial but fun guess
@badnoodlez
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@badnoodlez more power to you. we need more good teachers. I wish america valued them more like other countries :/
@vidhanp482
Жыл бұрын
Good on you lmao
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
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Captain crunch is NOT crispy.
@dangerousfelon
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@Your XLNC and thats made up nonsense. Use a dictionary sometime kid. They're synonyms.
@leonardilifter
Жыл бұрын
@@dangerousfelonwow you seem like such a pleasant person god bless you
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
2 жыл бұрын
how is the price?
@LottoLogista
2 жыл бұрын
@@danielmizrahi9629 they are NOT cheap but the food is delicious
@AerysBat
2 жыл бұрын
The inventive, masterfully executed sides are where the Eleven Madison Park heritage really shines through. The mashed potatoes are straight up manna
@doc-vg9lq
8 ай бұрын
@@LottoLogista how much?
Eric is a gem of a chef and holds a lot of integrity. Love this.
That shot with the chili dripping off the chicken 🍗 Has me convinced this is the best fried chicken I’ve never tried 😂😂🥲
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
Жыл бұрын
Well … tbh you not supposed to move the sugar 🫣
@schyracollbrande1900
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
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
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@Dimaz42
2 жыл бұрын
glad to see other men of culture that like to eat while watching foodie video 🤣
@Stoic_Cat_
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimaz42 watching good food makes your own food taste better LOL
He is so articulate ! It is very nice to listen to him and to his information !
Humble and no nonsence. Wish you all the success in the world my dude!
Superb documentary and first person film! Loved every bit of this video ..bravo!
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
9 ай бұрын
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
Hes the first unpretentious chef I've seen in ages. The future is looking bright in gastronomy
@fillbill2454
2 жыл бұрын
idk man have you seen any of eaters other videos? all the head chefs seem like cool and pretty unpretentious people
@kndkos9435
2 жыл бұрын
Genuinely curious. What do you mean by pretentious chefs?
@fillbill2454
2 жыл бұрын
@@kndkos9435 someone who is full of themselves
@amerikanbear757
2 жыл бұрын
@@kndkos9435 well, I never said pretentious did I?
@kndkos9435
2 жыл бұрын
@@amerikanbear757 Well you did say unpretentious which is just the opposite. Tryin to sound smart or smth LOL
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
Dang that chili sauce fried chicken sandwich looks awesome!! I need to find this place
The only thing that would make me happier than watching his dedication would be to eat some of that chicken
I've watched this episode three times now- a lot to unpack. Riffing on this tomorrow. Thanks Chef!
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
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking to myself that he looked and sounded familiar, I finally remembered it was that episode on Munchies
@Lost_Hwasal
2 жыл бұрын
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.
What a great video. Congrats to Chef Eric. Truly inspiring.
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 🎹
Food brings people together. Through food I learn that regardless of races and ethnicities, we have more in common than differences!
@ssuwandi3240
Жыл бұрын
Nope. Only Simpleton will think that way. Just suss it. Grow up first.
@capstar633
Жыл бұрын
I want to go have him teach me some cooking skills. Love his ways!
@GKP999
Жыл бұрын
@@ssuwandi3240 You are such a breath of fresh air!
that looks insanely good
@OhDeeDoubleU
2 жыл бұрын
WUB WUB WUB
@elith6930
2 жыл бұрын
He showed the recipe on munchies too!
@ABigFatGuy
2 жыл бұрын
It is! I wish they did some more features on the sides which were also phenomenal.
@MyKeeP81
2 жыл бұрын
It is insanely good
This made my mouth water it looks and sounds so good. I swear I can almost smell the fired chicken and chili seasoning
I really enjoy watching cooking people real passion
This guy is so articulate. Such great use of vocabulary
He looks so happy in a room full of fried chicken; this was brilliant btw.
I may have to take a small road trip to NYC for this. 🤔 The amount of care and creativity looks amazing.
i would absolutely devour one of those..maybe two. well done chef!
Truly enjoyed this video. Thank you
Thank you Eater for this, it’s great to hear it from the restaurant owner/chef themselves than a host. You guys rock!
Great chef. Love when they don’t knock how it’s originally done but build on it. 👌🏻
This was really beautiful & meaningful
That chicken and that chicken burger looks AMAZING.
What an incredibly humble chef. Amazon food. Great approach. GOD bless him!
Super legit guy. Looks delicious!
My mind blocked every noise, even his voice, soon as they started serving. It looked that good.
It cracks me up how he says staranise. lmao Love his energy
mouth watering fry chicken 🥰 love it 👍
Salute chef! We need more chef like you!
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
2 жыл бұрын
chicken liver fried rice sounds amazing
@alexvids9232
2 жыл бұрын
link to recipe?
@shortstuff611
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexvids9232 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lah2sI9uetmWorg.html
Good man, solid character, great chef.
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 ☠️
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...!!
Looks so good!
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.
Been here for a couple of times. Loved every single one of my vist
I'm literally salivating. My god sir. full salute to you and your chicken masterpiece
You're the boss, Eric Huang! I would love to try your food one day!! 😋😋😋
I really like the way your recipe for the chili sauce goes been trying to perfect mine for years
Seems like a real genuine dude, and that chicken looks amazing
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?
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.
Eater always coming with the best episodes and coverage of restaurants and gastronomy. Whenever I see an EATER notification, I click fast. EATER is by far the best channel on KZread covering all thing related to food.
@linky7772
2 жыл бұрын
agreed bud
@Dimaz42
2 жыл бұрын
yea, I like that they just let the chefs do their thing and run the show instead of bombarding them with questions
@heresjohnny602
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone would think they're paying you.
@thekop9621
2 жыл бұрын
@@heresjohnny602 certified nope.
@sikyya3732
2 жыл бұрын
@@thekop9621 Sounds like what someone who was getting paid would say.
My mouth was almost dripping watching this... jesus christ I need to go to NYC right now....
Cool! First 35 seconds of the vid was everything its all abt. Thanks i dont have to spend 9 mins watching
its always a vibe to eat korean fried chicken with beer in the weekend honestly.
Very cool. Wish I lived near this place. :)
3 million subscribers: I don't need to say it, but this is the best cooking channel on KZread.
This guy is super real. Refreshing!
Seems like a solid dude, very mindful approach to his food. Respect
Delicious! Bravooooo to the chef and his team!!!!!
Nice one..tq for sharing 😀
Whoa I remember reading about the password chicken during the pandemic, I am glad to see you're doing well!
His food looks absolutely amazing! Also would like to know who did his tattoos!
I'd kill for one of those sandwiches🤤
Wow...... I never though id be drooling over fried chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beautiful work Chef 🏅
He is a very nice guy! A good human which is rare today. Very humble.
Whenever I get to NYC I'm going here for sure
I need them to reopen soon
@randomshit550bolobuds6
Жыл бұрын
Where is this located they closed?
@rocketman3770
Жыл бұрын
@@randomshit550bolobuds6 temporarily. It is called 'Pecking house' in BK
I want to visit this place so bad!!!
I can taste that charred cabbage with the chicken. Excellent idea.
I have never wanted to visit New York until seeing this dude’s chicken.
Good lord that chicken sandwich looks like heaven
Great chef, wished they showed more of the end products and people eating them and their feedback tho… that’s the best part!
That looks phenomenal 🍗 👀
Looks insanely good
Dexter Morgan would be very proud of this man's knife work.
Great story and great food video
That little extra food cost to make it crispy in the fridge is a beautiful thought.
Great video 😊
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
@joeybaah3271
2 жыл бұрын
You got this 💪🏽
@RAM-im1xf
Жыл бұрын
Life's short bro, sounds like you were eating some good food. Don't stress over it.
@saintshall3265
Жыл бұрын
@@RAM-im1xf thanks lol ♥️
@timmyasikin5895
Жыл бұрын
Good job !
@timmyasikin5895
Жыл бұрын
@@RAM-im1xf correct....
This looks delicious! Respect to the hard work and effort put into it
Thank you for making me even more hungry
Damm its crazy how easy you make it look
Great story and production quality
@timmyasikin5895
Жыл бұрын
True
Wow looks amazing
Very impressive :) will try this for sure 😀 thank you again for sharing, subscribed to your channel 😋🙏🏼
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
2 жыл бұрын
when a botanist talks about cooking...cross- pollination, right.
This guy is smooth af, it's triggering my danger sense 😅
Crunchy crunchy 😋
Simplicity doesn't mean it isn't well thought out. Eric's an inventor!
Don't know much about fried chicken but I do know my grandma's fried chicken was part corn meal part flower and a butt load of spices and seasonings. So this was very interesting to watch.
That looks amazing wow!!! Keep up the good videos
Awesome chef
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 🥺
Amazing thank you Chef for this great information, your appreciated.
This dude seems like he knows a ton, hope he goes far