3 Chefs Try to Make Roast Chicken Dinner with No Recipe in 90 Minutes | Epicurious

Roast chicken dinner- a dish made with love and care over a long afternoon. But what would you do if you had to whip one up on the spot with no recipe in just 90 minutes? Novice chef Billy, home cook Gina, and professional chef Saúl Montiel find out who has the kitchen experience and culinary creativity to pull it off. 3 chefs, no recipes-and lots of chicken.
Director: Chris Principe
Director of Photography: Ben Dewey
Editor: Rob Malone
Talent: Billy Keenly, Gina Kim, Chef Saul Montiel
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Coordinating Producer: Kevyn Fairchild
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Culinary Associate Producer: Jami Samuelson-Kopec
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinty
Associate Producer: Amy Haskour
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Casting Producer: Thomas Giglio, Vanessa Brown
Camera Operator: Aaron Snell
Assistant Camera: Roberto Hererra
Sound Mixer: Z Jadwick
Culinary Assistant: Jami Samuelson-Kopec
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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[@bubbasgotback431]

Staff: “Okay everyone we are gonna roast the chicken today!” Saúl: “So pan fry? Ok got it.”

[@TheRoofWatchers]

he knew you can't optimally roast a chicken in that time

[@seriaburns4511]

@@TheRoofWatchersyou probably can if you spatchcock the chicken

[@roxas4]

Saul's chaotic energy is always great

[@marknalberta]

Second best regular featured chef on this channel

[@RFingaz69]

He's the best

[@xanderscookingschool1497]

He's the definition of a chaotic neutral.

[@xanderscookingschool1497]

@dilara11.7 Yeah but how does that make him not chaotic?

[@meowmageddon]

that maybe so, but all/most of the pro chefs fail their challenges by being too pretentious. The moral of the story for this channel is... never let a pro chef cook for you if they are going to go off the rails.

[@julietnjuguna3662]

Epicurious listened when people kept saying, "We want to see the chefs taste each others food!" Thanks, Epicurious. This is amazing and wholesome and beautiful!😀

[@TheMrCC21]

They do though. Watch "Ingredient Swap."

[@lyhnful6604]

It's like the (food) 4 level and I always wanted each person to try other food

[@abard124]

"Always use food-safe equipment" Saul is a nutjob and I am 100% here for it

[@brokenice420]

Saul ignored the entire assignment hahah, he can not be controlled. He is an ARTIST

[@shampoomaster5787]

Epicurious: We want you guys to make roast chicken. Saul: No

[@soyjacobo]

Saul: We making POLLO!!!! That took me out 😂💀

[@brokenice420]

I feel like Gina is on her own show. The dudes are pure chaos and she is chill.

[@YoonriFluffy]

Billy - shows how chaotic it can be for people cooking for other people for the first time. Gina - How calm you can be when you already cooked before for other people but just dealing with a new recipe. Saul - You've done it so much you just play around. 😂 Tips for peeling? Get a sous chef. - The Great Saul 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CrownlessStudios]

Saul's advice is always great. "You want to be happy? Eat butter."

[@Gimli_syn_Gloinuv]

Honestly .. Saúl is golden boy for cooking videos :-D .. awesome energy, funny, inventive, charming and what he cooks is high end but you feel like you can make it too (few recipes i tried actually went really well) :-)

[@MichaelOKC]

Congratulations! 2 Questions... Which of his recipes was the easiest to recreate? Which turned out the best? Lol!

[@ghostgirl6970]

The saucy look Billy gave when he talked about his "hunks" made me laugh out loud. He's hilarious.

[@RyanAdamKennedy]

Gina: "I've never roasted a bird before." That's ok. Apparently, neither has Saul.

[@DanWhiteT]

Saúl gets progressively more brutal with each appearance, I love it

[@KingKjellboy]

Saul is like the uncle I never got to have. 😁 I really love that guy. Always funny watching him cook with immense amount of confidence. 😎

[@itscelestial666]

3 drastically different vibes and i love them all. If I were put in this situation, ideally I should be like saul, i think i am gina, but really i am billy freaking out lol

[@jonathanromo2305]

Broooo sharpening the knife on the grill tongs brought back memories to my grandma doing the same thing 😂

[@mon6745]

Poor Billy- but that wok with burned on onions is so relatable 😂😂😂

[@dearnetta]

I’m amazed that Gina has never made a whole chicken and was that calm! She’s awesome ❤

[@SK-yj5cx]

Such a wholesome video. :) Loved the contrast between Gina's calm and Saul's chaos. Billy's constant stream of jokes had me laughing, hope his finger was ok. All three meals looked so yummy at the end! Loved seeing the chefs supporting each other

[@tokenkaren]

Alternate title: Saul goes rogue

[@c.1210]

Billy is so funny, felt like watching a cooking show within a comedy series! Please let him cook more often :D

[@TheTobeyLP]

I want this chicken to look like me, hot and brown 😂

[@chinnidiwakar]

Its fun all over, i would watch a web series of 22 episodes 😂. New chefs are great and pro chef is always fun to be around 🎉

[@marknalberta]

Yes and more chef Frank please

[@lcweinstock]

Try guys have one

[@AllisonTheBeast]

Can we get more Saul videos? We need all Saul all the time!

[@DriveBySusy]

Agree. More Saul!

[@loveforeignaccents]

He was my least favorite part of the video.

[@cynthia376]

I love Saúl!!!!!😂 The energy, the knowledge, charisma!!!

[@indiadeadly]

I'm simple I see chef Saul I click

[@josueperez5348]

"I don't wanna handle hot chickennnnnn" .. Saul, having oil splash all over his arms and hands reaching for his chicken lmaoooo ahhh I miss the chef life

[@maihung5512]

Loving Gina's energy! Is she in any other series like 3 Levels or Ingredients Swap?

[@bimmerfest80]

Gina is awesome. We need to see more of her. Raul is always great and had the most polished dish. And Billy had the most appetizing roasted chicken. Out of the 3, I would have picked Billy's roasted chicken.

[@Zeta_Solus]

This episode is just making me smile at the wholesomeness that's here. I can see them as such great friends IRL and warms my heart with the joy they bring us.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I love Saul's energy, and that they actually tried out each others dishes.

[@moximusprimem8686]

What an awesome fun trio of chefs! Gina's butter+herbs combo under the chicken skin though!!! 👀 🤤 Amazing!

[@kajerlou]

I see chef Saúl, you best believe I'm gonna click and watch.

[@jpiatt2807]

Welcome to another episode of Saul making WTF he wants, no matter what he's told! Lol Don't get me wrong, I love watching him, but he never follows the rules, does he??

[@madogthefirst]

He is like, I heard what you want me to make and decided you are wrong.

[@lordsergal8783]

What do you mean? There was no recipe that needed to be followed, so he got to do what he wanted. He follows the rules in the ingredient swap videos, just not the intent behind them.

[@kitchenchicken6510]

@@lordsergal8783Except that he made pan-fried chicken, not roasted. Still looked great though!

[@jpiatt2807]

@@Zeta_la_formica They literally told them roasted chicken!

[@Zeta_la_formica]

@@jpiatt2807 when?

[@susanmaguire]

Saúl failed to roast a chicken but hands down I know I'd far prefer his meal!

[@Sharing__is__Caring]

Gina's never roasted a chicken but seems like it came out great!

[@morrigancarroll7115]

The way Saul said, "it's Saul, MFer." I died laughing

[@MsDestructiveDrunker]

It's really just that time of the year when I'm binge watching Epicurious contents!! And woooohooo I love this one! Cooking without a recipe and it turns out to be great! I love all three of our chefs here

[@WavyLena]

this feels like such a fun, slightly more professional reference to Try Guys Without A Recipe. Lovin' it

[@andreacacho8128]

I love the Billy! He's so funny and chaotic he reminds me of Lorenzo a lot

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

The moment I see Saul, I click the like button and then gaze lovingly at his crazy antics! He could easily be a stand-up comedian! 🤣😅😂

[@pemarinchhen]

Saul : I don't need a recipe, recipes are for babies. Me: gee...thanks 😢

[@bigboyflexxx1n780]

Can u plz make all the videos with those 3? Unbeatable trio

[@Manicpixiedreamgorgon]

I love this format! It really gives us a chance to see what the skill levels and thought processes are like at each level, and I like how everyone's personalities come through

[@rowobin]

i love these new chefs!!! genuinely such a treat love you Billy and Gina

[@icecrystal7913]

Billy is so charismatic and real! Please bring him on more :)

[@TheCMGiordano]

Saul is such a character. I love it.

[@amasterfuldesktop4935]

Saul’s just a rockstar who decided to be a chef

[@Glothmorg1]

Chef Saul is the positive chaotic energy we all need in our lives.

[@dapukisgoingon]

Saul to epicurious is like what The Rock was to WWE. PLEASE, don't let him go to waste.

[@marymitchell8717]

I'm so glad they got to taste each other's food!! More of this please!!!

[@madyhatter17]

I loved this series! Can't wait for more videos. Shout out to Saúl for having such fun chaotic energy ❤😂

[@shinjoni]

I love thjs series because it gives everyone an equal footing and shows their level of mastery. We need more of this!

[@Joxxerfoxy]

YES BILLY. I love his energy! I forgot what other episode he was in but he’s so entertaining

[@marknalberta]

I don't like him at all

[@Joxxerfoxy]

No one asked lol

[@marknalberta]

@@Joxxerfoxy he's a little girl who takes the Lord's name in vain he needs to be voted off the island

[@camillabonelli8538]

He was in the pesto episode of "4 levels of"

[@Joxxerfoxy]

THAT’S what it was. Thank you!

[@georgiagore3848]

More episodes like this please! It made my day

[@arvinlorenzo]

This is a fun format! More of this please! 😊

[@xoxobrialee]

Love this chaotic trio

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

Saúl carries every episode, but all three were great here.

[@winsome.anneurt]

Billy has the chaotic energy of a uni student when cooking, I got flashbacks 😂

[@ItsLeslieJay]

Guys...PAN ROASTED is still roasted! Saul does no wrong; leave him alone.

[@genjii931]

That was pan fried, not pan roasted.

[@jayharv285]

That was more of a pan fry than a roast

[@nicholruaya8120]

I would love to see more of Gina! She has a very soothing presence

[@mariaisquixotic]

More Chef Saul please!

[@DriveBySusy]

I second this petition!!!

[@m0s3]

SAUL FAN CLUB ASSEMBLE

[@joshuacooksthendraws]

omg all three of them were such a delight! Loved this :D

[@o0SupahMario0o]

Saúl never fails to bring a smile to my face.

[@maltesetigerotp]

Saul is just amazing each video he's in makes me want more

[@xiomaracervantes8992]

“It’s not Saul, It’s Saul motherf*****” 😂

[@rawkout101]

MORE GINA! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@DarkEnv2]

Always love seeing Saul

[@artschoolery18]

what a fun episode, now in the mood for some ROAST CHICKEN

[@iancryar6431]

Our sister fried chicken for us whilst mother and father were out of town one night. The fried chicken looked great. The chicken was raw under the fried skin. We ate pizza that night

[@anyalar9718]

I can just watch Saul all day, the comments, the tips and the jokes ... its gold

[@frankulfberht]

so glad that they finally taste each other's dish.

[@seraphcore4348]

billy was funny the entire video. what a guy!

[@bdc.19]

I love how chaotic these 3 chefs are in their own ways 😂 well done!!

[@martinraboy5971]

So enjoyed this video.

[@mvr4t]

Where is the full 90 minutes of the sunshine, warm and spicy Chef Saul?

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

I might have spatchcocked the bird, to better control for time…but that’s just me.🤗

[@fjr.abdillah]

I love this On The Spot concept

[@moussybb9]

Love all 3 cooks 😄

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yum! Looks delicious and sounds fun!

[@nokuthula_q]

I saw the trailer and loved it so please do more

[@joelys3854]

Omg Saul recipe looks so yummy 😋

[@gordonmills2748]

Roasting folks....don't keep opening the oven! Prep everything ahead of time, put it in the oven, and don't mess with it!

[@DanBlabbers]

I was thinking the same thing. And they kept it open. Personally how I roast a chicken is very simple. Salt it and put it uncovered in the fridge for a few hours to dry out the skin, then take out at room temp for 2 hours. Dab with paper towel, fill with onions, lemon salt pepper, olive oil on top and salt pepper, rosemary and thyme. Put in a pan with onion garlic and carrots and roast until at 160 and let it cook the rest of the way internally as it rests. Then make a gravy with the drippings.

[@x-Phire]

I see chef Saúl, I click! ❤

[@Gabbs_0.x]

Saul makes this episode.He's the best! 😊😊😊

[@Eszra]

Love them all but Saul i adore.

[@asonia1586]

Love billy, what an absolute king

[@tatianaespinoza8418]

Amo al chef Saúl

[@workingguy6666]

Great show, all!

[@broman801]

any tips for peeling carrots? get yourself a sous chef😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andieluke1366]

Billy's eyes are so freakin' blue! They're such a gorgeous color.

[@ajoyner614]

No seriously! And his shirt makes them pop.

[@sweeneyud3396]

I like this ! fun and chaotic :D

[@TheSuperhoden]

Saul is hilarious. He's the best.

[@aviewerman]

Billy YOUR SLEEVES 😭😭

[@phoenixr6811]

Well Saul I guess I’m a baby because I need a recipe 🤣😂

[@mylai]

Gina is my spirit animal ❤

[@checho00]

Saul is always the best!!!!!

[@abbimeadows4400]

Saul is my spirit animal 😂

[@DudeCommando]

Yo can we please get a whole series with Billy?

[@johrathbun]

No.