Chicken That Deserves as Much Love as Steak - Prime Time

On today's episode of Prime Time, the guys head to Le Coq Rico to meet Chef Antoine Westermann, a man who has dedicated his culinary career to teaching people all about chicken.
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[@romanzadgk]

The chef seems very humble and sweet I love him

[@daveevan5390]

egg water true af

[@billyjoeidel2]

Agreed. That’s why I feel it was uncalled for that moustached host to drop an f bomb. I swear a lot too. But not on camera, especially not in that setting.

[@joannalin6225]

Chef Westermann is the coolest chef ever!!! And so nice, humble and funny in person

[@allackballack]

How is it humble to charge 130 for a chicken lmaoo

[@williamwoody7607]

egg water He’s being pursued by his investors for bleeding them and the restaurant dry. Might not be open still.

[@thejacquoranda]

Call off the search. You’ve found Ze Frenchest Man alive.

[@diwaslimbu4631]

KZbin Alex French cooking guy... you will not be disappointed

[@mdjcsmith]

He just needs a rugby ball and he's set.

[@nielsnielsen9013]

@Ryan Morris this is the most american and ignorant interpretation ive ever seen of a french person. Look up "what country won the most battles" and "french fashion".

[@richard_nj]

With the most german surname ever. Thats alsace lorraine for you

[@coolyungdru]

Lol

[@satoshiketchump]

3:29 "Jus. Taste my jus. It's very strong. " This old man has tremendous life energy in him, and also jus.

[@arjunsatheesh7609]

Taste it!

[@NightflyUK6969]

TASTE MY JUS!

[@JakeLovesSteak]

It is very strong!

[@vishalshinde5252]

*Jews

[@TR1ppl3]

Vishal Shinde LUL

[@wongjefx980]

"taste my jus, it is very strong..."...that line might work, if she is drunk....

[@TR1ppl3]

Wong Jefx hahaha nice one!

[@dmmontal]

I had the pleasure of eating at Le Coq Rico last year. We had the Baeckeoffe (the whole bird in the clay pot shown in the video) and everything the guys here described is exactly accurate. The flavor of the chicken was so much more "chicken-y" compared to 99% of any other chicken I've ever had before. The fat was soft and luxurious. The vegetables in the pot were fantastic, and the jus really was intense. I'll also note that they had some of the best desserts I've had in a long time (with the exception of some of the really creative upscale Mexican desserts we're seeing in NYC).

[@heathen7396]

Just out of curiosity how much did all that come to?

[@dmmontal]

I can't recall off the top of my head (it was over 6 months ago), but their menu is online so you can look up prices easily. I was with my wife and in-laws and the Baeckeoffe is designed to be shared among four people, so it was perfect as a main course for our group. The restaurant is certainly expensive so it's more of a special occasion type of place, but I felt it was very very good and worth the cost for its quality and uniqueness.

[@jeremywarren7424]

This right here... Your comment is why I raise rare heritage breed chickens (and rare ducks when I get the land). I only raise them for my family to eat and its like eating an entirely different type of 'naturally' buttered chicken. It's just so rich in flavor it almost impossible to describe.

[@yojimbo9]

@@jeremywarren7424 i keep plymouth rock chickens, and i will never buy chicken at the store again. It just cant compare.

[@badfoo3651]

“More chickinny” now I wanna really try this place

[@furly37]

I would love to see more upscale chicken houses. It deserves so much more love than it gets.

[@fr201]

Kenny Rogers' Roasters FTW

[@user-xm3gt8fi8u]

​@@fr201Not in USA any longer only and in Asia was bought out .

[@daveelzacky9987]

That Old man is the MVP here. He's soo experienced & professional, yet he's still humble and cheerful You're awesome gramps 👏👏👏

[@Kariakas]

Great job on giving the guest the spotlight and not going overboard on humor in this series. Keep it up!

[@joannalin6225]

I love Le Coq Rico - my favorite restaurant in NYC and Paris! The world needs to discover the wonderful world of poultry (and also their sustainable heritage breeds). Thank you for the awesome video!

[@Miket6671]

Joanna Lin you’re beautiful

[@inbetweenworlds]

@@Miket6671 Eew

[@Mnguyen92]

I respect this chef. His love for chicken. Real hustle

[@LilItaly]

This is a great and humble man. Much love

[@mugensamurai]

That chef is awesome. "Taste my jus, it's very strong". What a cheeky guy.

[@Jdcie]

This is one of the most awesome episodes you guys have done. Love this show!

[@RKO859]

"Jus. taste my Jus. It's very strong." 😄😄😄

[@Illmatix420]

Prime time is my new fav video series. Tremendous content!!

[@DJPsychiatre]

Prime Time is the best show you've been putting out lately, awesome content. And this chef has this nice little humorous touch, I love it

[@tycaesar1]

I really enjoy these guys as a team; big kudos to Eater for changing host.

[@Sh26373]

God I respect him from bottom of my heart! I cannot wait to try his dish!

[@haagjohnson2773]

You know you’re at a fancy restaurant when the chefs name is on the door

[@bigrube420ify]

So glad i found this channel been binge watching all morning and will all day. These two guys are super cool and the moustache should have its on segment

[@gordonlonnon5742]

What a charming, lovely man. So passionate. Vive La France. Best food in the world.

[@heesingsia4634]

Is the chicken more elegant because the chef speaks with a French accent?

[@syn13x71]

Oui

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

Yep, that's right.

[@namepending8587]

Yes

[@chiefcaptn1922]

His side job is mcdonalds lol

[@ianzen]

Everything is more elegant with a French accent

[@abenchmccallister1770]

That 4:24 cheek twitch. Is he happy at how pleased he is and failing to fight of a smile or is something more sinister afoot? because this man is an artist!

[@OMGKITTENMEWMEW1]

"TASTE MY JUS! It's very strong."

[@paskowitz]

This video will really help me win PUBG.

[@MunchinDeSteaks]

Boyish giggles

[@joshuaericgaringanao7257]

And Dr.Disrespect's eating the chicken

[@peternt2008]

Nothing like the free range corn fed chickens no hormone , we get here in Australia, they are yellow with yellowish fat. Complete difference to a mass produced chicken.

[@darnpan]

Not to disrespect the chef but we (Indonesian) always poached the chicken in herbs and spices before we fry them. Pretty much we have the same techniques. #respect In Indonesia we have Ayam Kampung - it's an active and lean chicken. They have less meat but taste amazing. And black chicken. This one is from another world.

[@ISRAEL-ti5yl]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!

[@robbywong604]

just won a solo match ;)

[@radiomandelbrot5868]

now THAT's a chicken dinner I would be happy to win

[@muzosh]

3:03 Chef: Look at thiz. *Looks the other way* 😐

[@dbwatx931]

WHY IS MY CHICKEN BLOODY IN THE FIRST PLACE? Actually, it’s not. Blonder notes, “all commercially-sold chickens are drained of their blood during processing.” The pink, watery liquid you’re seeing is just that: water. The moisture that seeps from the chicken while it’s waiting for you to buy it mixes with that old rascal myoglobin, causing the pink “juices” that you see pooling around the packaged bird-it's called myowater, FYI. That same substance is what gushes forth when you cut into a cooking chicken to see if the juices run clear. Unfortunately, that’s a long-held measure of doneness that can’t be trusted. The only way to know if your bird is cooked through: a good quality thermometer. (Here’s the Epi favorite.) To check the temperature, stick the probe into the meatiest part of the bird-checking both the breast and thigh is a good idea. You’re looking for a finished temperature of 160ºF to 165ºF. Accounting for carry-over cooking and the size of whatever it is you’re cooking, that could mean pulling the chicken off the heat anywhere from 150ºF to 155ºF. Per Epicurious It’s not bloody nor is it underdone.

[@Jfizzaldizzal]

David & Barbara Mielke naw that bird ain't done

[@stanleyc2978]

@@Jfizzaldizzal The type of idiot to be presented with all the facts and just go "nah"

[@J.Rahman]

Young mishandled birds can have blood frozen inside their bones, in the marrow. The amount of myoglobin in white meat is very less compared to red meat. To avoid blood oozing out of the bones of your chicken, consider buying fresh organic produce.

[@shawsie5780]

You eat with your eyes 👀, eyes see pink🤔

[@BrandonCorby-wr5nd]

@@shawsie5780 And you should try thinking with your brain. Pink doesn't always mean undercooked. Cooking chicken to the Temp is important not the color.

[@tetepeb]

I love this series so much!

[@TheWingus]

Way to crowbar “grass fed beef” into a chicken episode, Brent

[@CyberDocUSA]

This channel has the strangest comment section. Nice segment, by the way.

[@bensmith7536]

Hi. You must be new here. Comments? There was this guy called Nick once.....

[@raymundtan3261]

Ben SMITH yeah he suck

[@bensmith7536]

he no suck raymund, he good good guy, he do good thing review many many many meat. he eat lots meat, he talk good. Yah.

[@raymundtan3261]

Ben SMITH maybe u suck too?

[@bensmith7536]

no raymond i no suck aaaah.... i good guy yaaa.... you seem like suck suck much, you see suck in eveeone! go find good time, get suck suck out of system yes no yes?

[@BrentLeague]

He is cooking with love and passion!!

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

I'm not of a chicken man myself but I can always respect someone who likes something enough to put in the work.

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

But I agree, older chicken, well raised tastes so much better.

[@Bhaerts]

No wonder he knows his stuff. He is a French 3-star Michelin Chef. 75 years of age. Respect.

[@PepsisWarrior]

Finally guys - a splendid episode! The chef is the bomb baby!

[@devinhalim5194]

He's a former 3 Michelin starred chef that gave up his stars to put simple yet expertly Made food like what we Saw on the video

[@clayyytonbigsby]

Thanks for this man. Just read about him online. What a King this man. Love his dedication.

[@ralft323]

Amazing. Who knew about the subtle differences with such remarkable outcomes

[@Rosk03]

Elevating plain ol' chicken into something Grand and Amazing!

[@JEFFISH]

If only I could just hear him say to me "You are right" in his beautiful voice as I say things about the chickens.

[@cliffordwilliams9597]

I am pasturing 25 plymouth rock, delaware, and orpington chickens in my backyard - so excited to enjoy this flavor !!

[@bbaasje]

I love this show, send these guys to Europe to explore more of the world!!!

[@radiomandelbrot5868]

and now, for another episode of Pictures You Can Smell, the bestest looking chicken ever! I just ate and it still made me hungry

[@q.a.2875]

@4:27 “What can I say?” ... you said it all with that smile hahaha

[@chuckleberryfin1012]

this is the best chicken I've had in my life, would recommend if your in NY to go here

[@CLB30ROX]

I just tried the poach then roast method on my chicken last night, and OMG did it forever change the way I make chicken. This is genius level stuff.

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Awesome thanks for the information! You are absolutely right now I need to know more about this!!

[@sygnusadun4832]

Not gonna lie, that looks amazing. Reminds me of the best chicken I've ever had.

[@alwayssmile1778]

I love how Randy Marsh has reached so far in his quest to find America’s great foods.

[@jordansailors6510]

What a nice and humble man

[@owlversusdove]

now this is an interesting topic, just like the bacon, egg and cheese sausage episode. i would love to have a poultry house in my city. more like this please!

[@adambrowne01]

This place looks incredible. Kinda reminds me of a really good rotisserie chicken place near me but even better. If I'm ever back in NY (I live in England) I'm definitely gonna check it out

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

This dude is the french Mr. Rogers of cooking. He seems lovable.

[@mark-angelofamularcano237]

I just love this show!

[@machio97]

Always see my home county of Lancaster in various videos, here we see we have some of the best chickens also 👌🏼

[@dreammfyre]

I've recently started buying only fresh chicken. And the difference between that and the frozen kind is massive, sooo much more juicy and tender.

[@Max-vq9xd]

re hash why would you ever buy any meat already frozen? Imagine how long ago that animal was slaughtered!

[@JM-jy2iy]

Charming Gentleman, and great episode.

[@Myrkskog]

Love this show.

[@blokefromthebush]

That was a great episode. Love to see more like it

[@emmadurza3]

"This is the...wishbone" "He gave it to me, Ben, ok?"

[@georgeberry1959]

Prime Time is great. You guys are up there with Chef John and Dan (Test Kitchen) for me.

[@curtpopejoy9884]

I love they have where the chickens come from. Linsborg Kansas is a tiny city probably fewer than 4000 people but they provide this place some of their birds.

[@thelewis2898]

"JUS, taste my jus, it's very strong!" Will never not be hilarious. I love this man.

[@hejiahan]

when the bones are still rosy you know the meat is poach to perfection

[@incorrectformat]

amazing! he is like the joseph mengele of chickens

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

I like this!!!!!

[@daveevan5390]

I Love That Old Man , such a nice pleassure NewYorkers to have you pop's !

[@gerardmagill5632]

Another great vid guys

[@brycewulf9741]

2:16 Lindsborg Ks! Bad ass little swedish town, really good potato sausage and apparently they have some of the best chicken! Have to try and find some next time I'm visiting family..

[@halfnhalfkid]

Shoutout to Lindsborg, Kansas it’s great to see a home state bird in New York.

[@Ron-gw4lj]

Growing up there would always be Guniea Fowl curry at home and now and again there still is. It's also when I pretend that I'm not really that hungry and don't fear missing out at all.

[@CT_YANKEE1]

I would love to try the oyster of those birds....

[@darlenegreywolf7330]

I like Cornish White Rocks for baking/roasting! Brined in water, salt, sugar overnight!

[@trafalgarlaw993]

God You Guys are so blessed to eat incredible tasty food all the time.

[@jamesedwards3204]

3:30 *JUS* *TASTE MY JUS!*

[@davidmatke248]

I'll have to try poaching a whole chicken before roasting.

[@Mugthraka]

Ther's a Belgian dish that use the same technics as the last dish they got its called "Waterzooi", its a recipy where you have a rich broth with vegetables and chicken, or the variant of that recipy is to add some wiped cream and use fish. its a seasonal dish from the North of Belgium where in one season they used chicken and then in another season they used fish, and the recipy could be easely adapted to each kind of meat.

[@Mugthraka]

France and Belgium you have Rottiserie chicken stands on Markets every Sunday/Wedneday, with Ribbs and grilled potatoes.

[@Dan-hn1lx]

French chicken game is on par with Japanese, the way its butchered, prepared and served....amazing!!

[@ruskibeaner5983]

damn this chef has some talent... turning an otherwise boring meat into something amazing

[@Roy-er8yd]

taste his ju, is very strong

[@DiffusionProductions613]

Have now tried to poach good quality chicken in stock first, and then put it on the rotisserie on the grill and yea best result so far of all the methods i've tried.

[@romeocano1919]

I NEED THIS

[@abaddon2479]

I grew 90 of my own chickens. Cornish crosses. I’ll never buy store chickens again. The fat, the juices that come off a chicken that eaten nothing but grass, bugs and mixed grains is so good.

[@rachel4483]

OMGEES, A QUIET GUINEA FOWL. No squeaky bike wheel on steroids sound! Also, as far as breeds go English type Orpington and sometimes Sussex 9-24 months old have been my favorite and most meaty so far. Silkie smooth texture and firm texture, flavor stronger than turkey. Aged 2-4 days. Slow roasted, brining during the aging process optional. Haven't had it yet, but Dorking is probably off the chart too. But I mostly raise muscovy duck because of the only 3-4 month growout period. The chickens are just a bonus. Poultry isn't supposed to have no taste and a texture like slugs and sandpaper. That's just how we do it here.

[@austinjames2721]

Biff has become so much nicer.

[@yoseppijoe]

This guy is a treasure

[@josephbollacker2893]

I wish le coq rico in New York had Poulet de Bresse, I guess I have to go back to their restaurant in Paris to have it again....

[@biggdaddy202003]

New to this channel and decided to check it out as I am always interesting in learning more about food. However for those who keep on complaining about these guys are not the last channel host I say who cares?!! Please do us all a favor and either go with the program or move on to something else. The channel belongs to Eater and they decide on who and what to put on it. If you are fans of the old guy then seek him out wherever he is now. Complaining that he is not here will not change anything nor will it make them bring the guy back. Maybe he did not want to do this anymore, wanted to much money, or they felt they wanted to go a different direction. Heck I do not know but, things change so please stop already. Are you interested in food? Want to learn? Then maybe focus on the content a little.

[@SP-ub2fx]

“Ze New Hampshire is always wunning wunning wunning “ what an inspiring humble chef .

[@josephrios7131]

Im really impressed by his accent😂

[@angelavila9452]

Yeah thats a bold statement

[@ItsNicoAlonzo]

It’s 4 am and I’m eating 4 pieces of toast

[@RiamsWorld]

I was inspired by this video so I did a tasting of 3 birds (New Hampshire, Plymouth, and Cornish) from the same farm as the video(Frank Reese) through the Heritage Foods website and an additional two, Rhode Island Red and Delaware from Chinatown and a Farmer's Market (didn't get Guineafowl because I figured they're not really chickens, they're more distantly related from chickens than turkeys and pheasants). Made a few tweaks: dry brined for 2 days and cooked them all sous vide (dark meat 10 degrees hotter and much longer than white meat) instead of poaching, and roasted just the skin separately between two baking sheets like Kenji's sous vide turkey with crispy skin recipe. And served jus shots made from the liquid from the sous vide bags, grilled the heart and gizzards and made chicken livers on toast April Bloomfield style. Was amazing and breed really does make a difference. Next time I might do it yakitori style.

[@chuchuchuchia]

This guy is so damn likable

[@aarond3532]

That chicken looks so good

[@jmeryllman]

Roosters from cockfights are the best. They have much darker meat and robust flavor. It is specially good when you are eating your opponent's chicken because you won it. They are much bigger than the regular supermarket chicken.

[@raeds8218]

That chef is absolutely lovely. What a real gem.

[@miggy4105]

Chef: you like it ? Them: its amazing Chef: sure

[@leroysan12]

Looks so good. Mmm