NYC’s Viral Chinese Hot Chicken

Chef Eric Huang demonstrates how to make his extremely popular and delicious Chinese Hot Chicken. Born from pandemic necessity, this spicy fried chicken took New York City by storm with it’s simple but effective spicy crispy breading and juicy chicken inside.
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[@Theoryofcatsndogs]

This guy can have his own cooking show.

[@spencebrown19]

I’ll allow it

[@MrHuggah]

Its so funny you say that, im on a munchies spree and its cool how every single video every single cook/chef/Street food vendor is just so easy to watch. I guess its the love of the trade giving that impression, partly

[@davidvuong9128]

Nah Americans don't like seeing Asian men in the media (unless they're getting beaten up, or they're gay)

[@SD-th9sp]

I'd watch that.

[@parabola1902]

He can't cause china owns him and his shit content

[@thomascheeseman3270]

"Crispy is the front of your teeth, crunchy is the back of your teeth." is one of those quotes you never forget.

[@tiddyt6527]

I’m literally about to use this to describe everything LMAO

[@inflam3]

That's quite good to know

[@juliustan9647]

Fantastic quote

[@multiballchallenge5618]

absolutely

[@joeymartinez4363]

I paused the video and texted 3 people that quote after that

[@coffeeandboatshoes]

I went here yesterday and my life has forever been changed. A 3 1/2 hour window of non stop orders and chicken flying out the window. I hope this place stays for good, and I wish it all the success in the world.

[@HT-ed2wv]

What is the name of the restaurant?

[@elith6930]

@@HT-ed2wv “pecking house” 0:23

[@latinjeditrix]

went last week, and think it’s probably the best chicken i’ve ever had

[@100mphFastball]

What do they serve? I mean, what’s the featured dish?

[@HCHSKaraoke]

@@100mphFastball chicken lol. right now they're inside another restaurant so they have a limited menu

[@Brian-fr9jr]

This guy is great! Lovable personality and the food looks delicious

[@erikL794]

Why don t u marry him then

[@deedumeday518]

@@erikL794 Ok I will.

[@rakerzako]

@@erikL794 ey yo

[@nikkapubess3349]

Asian men are hard workers, and not thugs. They will do whatever it takes to provide for you and your kids.

[@MisterMister5893]

Him and Lucas Shen are really affable. This is my first viewing of this chef and he’s already entertaining. Not to cast aspersions, there are some hosts, the ones that are eye candy, aren’t as enjoyable. Forget her name but she has the impossibly small cosmetically enhanced nose.

[@ernestoata]

I’ve ordered from them and I can tell you that this is the best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever tasted in my life

[@JJ-mh3hb]

where is this place located?

[@RaymondHng]

@@JJ-mh3hb Pecking House is on 274 Hall St Brooklyn NY

[@jtc1285]

Just ordered it and ate the 3 piece meal in one sitting, by myself. Best chicken ever.

[@JJ-mh3hb]

@@jtc1285 with it for $40?

[@jtc1285]

@@JJ-mh3hb yeah, total was about $50 with delivery/tip

[@trizzybones]

I love how this Chef explains things, very down to earth and still covers all the technical aspects, he obviously has a great resume and it shows in how well he understands every step of the process and can explain it so well. The chicken looks delicious, I hope to try it in the future.

[@topleybird2443]

Had to give this a like just out of the sheer madness this guy did of tasting straight up chilli powder.

[@chaneltyler]

Yes! A Chef NOT afraid to share MSG is in it! Yummy Umami!😋

[@izzydarkhart4144]

Yeah I hate that the health industry demonized MSG despite it being healthy to eat. Just because your chips and cup soup says it has MSG does mean that is to blame, it is probably the other unpronounced names that make it unhealthy lol

[@jadynhasstupid2275]

@@izzydarkhart4144 yeah dihydrogen monoxide is in everything nowadays

[@Random49558]

Eric is a cooking wizard. Looks incredible!

[@sticktothetruth]

This guy is a genius, what an incredible dish. Gonna put his restaurant on my hit list for when I'm back in NY. Love from London

[@cris_here]

What's a no brained chicken spot in UK?

[@NoName-tx7zv]

Morley’s

[@VerhoevenSimon]

What a cheerful chap, and the dish looks like a treat.

[@TheEbc123]

A refreshing mix of technical and approachable instructions with some lovely anecdotes thrown in. Looks absolutely delicious! Wishing Peking House all the success, which it sounds like they’ve just about achieved already.

[@primoyz5608]

This guy has such a likeable personality and just that confidence. He's generous to reveal his receipe he ain't afraid people copy him, this guy will be succesful for sure

[@niichuuko1095]

Wishing him the best of luck with the restaurant venture. I'm sure he will succeed.

[@frankrodriguez2701]

Bring this guy back for some more videos!! Great recipe, personality, delivery and hope to see more soon 💪🏼

[@onlydaprecum]

Its nice to hear from talented but humble chefs, rather than pretentious celebrity chefs claiming they create art that should be worshipped

[@nicolezhang8116]

He used to be a sous chef for Eleven Madison Park. Talented doesn’t even cover it.

[@averagegordonenjoyer3141]

truly !

[@TommysRaw]

Great humble, friendly, educated, and fun personality. I want to try his food and support his business so much the next time I’m in nyc. This is true passion, none of the fake bs

[@kierankramer6847]

I love this!! Eric is so fun to watch!! And this chicken looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

Oh man this looks so good 😍 can’t beat fried chicken 😍

[@thatsmeHKT]

I literally lost at it him trying the seasoning and saying it needs more sugar in the middle dying from spice. Such a wonderful personality!

[@ridethespiral1219]

Dude, Eric's chicken is phenomenal.

[@SevenHunnid]

Man I know this is so random but my mom recently found out about my weed channel where i smoke weed for a living & now i be thinking about quitting or deleting my stuff now😩😩

[@g60force]

@@SevenHunnid yeah that's pretty damn random bro :/ RIP

[@fvw1187]

This guy has a good energy about him.

[@lcc726]

Listening to that crunch when he bit into the chix 😋😋😋. That looks delicious!

[@everythingandanything3045]

I feel like his humility & calming personality is somewhat shadowing how good of a chef this guy is. great technical understanding and execution. wish this chef has his own KZbin or tv series id deffo watch, and yea I've told myself im trying this recipe but we shall see.

[@Rianna93]

I love this man's vibe! Great to watch him work!

[@ariasd2006]

Wow, I’m so happy for this guy! And thanks for sharing the recipe!

[@riskybusinessish]

the humility is a huge breath of fresh air, would very much love a home style plate by this guys grandmother

[@colinbrash]

Looks delicious and sooo cool that he gives the recipe. Next time I’m in NY I am 100% going there.

[@12cartmann]

I could listen to Chef Huang talk about cooking all day. Great video and great host.

[@lightonbuildings]

There is love in this food. Looks amazing. Wishing you much success.

[@Not3xactly]

This guy has a chill vibe. And the chicken looks amazing.

[@lzip100]

The chicken amazing and I want to travel to NY just to try it. This guy though... Eric needs his own KZbin channel!! #Legend

[@28469]

Love this guy, food looks amazing too

[@chief2711]

I’m making this for sure thank you chef you’re a great personality and great at explaining your steps!

[@anthonycaruso6065]

Great explanation of how the ingredients mesh and the difference in the characteristics they bring to the dish

[@kenta_0163]

@erichuang please do more videos! Love love love your chicken and charming, positive vibes, and your commitment to nurturing Asian / American cuisine!

[@fofaplayer6928]

Great energy and vibes from this guy. Glad he seems to be prospering doing what he loves. Bring him back for more recipes

[@eharpur8728]

this guy is a f****** legend. no crap, just a genuine straight-up human being, much respect. get him in more videos!

[@mikejensen7294]

What a fun guy! Need more of him for sure.

[@Virru112]

Great recipe and Eric is such a good host.. need more of him, he's a natural.. seems a nice bloke too!

[@ToddAndelin]

Amazing personality but such a humble chef... awesome

[@josepp84]

Looks phenomenal. Sounds fantastic. I bet it's delicious

[@16bitDec]

Fantastic recipe and what a great video. This guy is very knowledgeable, cool and passionate. I’d love to visit the Pecking House when I’m next in NY

[@lboks8]

Great personality love this dude

[@boyvee]

Eric seems like such a nice dude, I just want him to win at everything!

[@afjoleelahi4145]

This guy needs his own channel, better then most youtuber chefs that have been around for years 😅

[@PorkMcBeans]

That was genius. My mind Is blown 🤯 about the distinction between crispy and crunchy. You sandbagged and made it look on the spot

[@Starcraft2LuVa]

man, that looks delicious! I want to make it! glad y’all made it through the pandemic :)

[@devinthomas4866]

Wow, that looks great! Fried chicken and spicy? Absolutely Thank you for posting Subscribed my friend

[@RKKDesign]

Sounds delicious 😋 thanks

[@shawnfoodfever]

great crispy and Recipes 😍😍😋😋

[@kevrolld]

Looks amazing! Thank you for posting the recipe for those not in NY!

[@jonathanstaley3883]

That looks AWESOME!! 🙏🏆

[@kumbackquatsta]

eric's great. this chicken is bonkers. must try.

[@mavydavisjr]

This looks so good

[@welcome2stp]

Looks so good!

[@slamvibes]

Eric great to meet you, cool and humble approach to your food and how you walk through your recipe. What's next boss?

[@reubens-o712]

You have a lovable personality. Thank you for Sharing your great recipe.

[@michaelrispulo3377]

Love this guy.

[@ptrborys]

Yes please! Will define try it!

[@soulfullmystic]

Great energy/personality!

[@TTGamingTrinh]

That looks soooo good!

[@fleducation001]

Great charisma. Definitely going there when I'm in the area

[@plee587]

Never been to the Big Apple but it's on my list for this year .. and Eric's place in Brooklyn is on my NYC list .. Thanks Eric, looks delicious! .. Definitely, Will have to give it a go .. Yummy!

[@51rwyatt]

Making this tomorrow, wish I could visit the restaurant. Really nice creative guy, and sharing the recipe was very gentleman.

[@M4TTYN]

interesting, deff will try to make this!!!!

[@Chingster22]

Love this guy

[@DwightPowderr]

This is an awesome recipe! I live a little too far from Brooklyn to order-in (Las Vegas). So thank you for sharing your ways!

[@LilGarbaggio]

I could watch hours of this guy. He's got the most pleasant disposition.

[@lulw9852]

looks so good

[@thefalsh]

MSG is a great ingredient - I am always disappointed when restaurants don't use it

[@pretendtobenormal8064]

This comment is Uncle Roger approved.

[@timothygu3]

Glad the stigma is going away.

[@johnwins6046]

Pretty chill chef, I dig this guy

[@JacqueLewis]

Great video.. the Chinese spot on go to weekly cook their chicken in a similar fashion.

[@leaonardland9001]

Wow that looks great... wish i could buy it here!

[@evanappel3667]

This dude needs his own show asap!

[@lilchinesekidchen]

i love this, the chinese american takeout wing is my favorite adaptation dish and this is a great take on that

[@justice1270]

Awesome!! I can't wait to try that delicious Chicken 🍗!!!

[@Beezzzzy_]

Need a whole plate of this asap

[@darcylea2993]

That looks amazing

[@seankim1037]

Love his reaction to eating the final product. "oh hey, its pretty good!" like he forgot what his food tasted like.

[@cassandrabenson4963]

Dry hand wet hand for breading is the trick. This chicken looks sooooo good 😋

[@GregCurtin45]

Thank you Chef Eric. As a lover of jerk chicken I can't wait to try it's Asian-American cousin. Sincerely appreciate the details and advice given. Please come back again and educate us some more. Thank you #Munchies for finding the best chefs who carve their own path in this world.

[@FanYarnla]

I’d like to see more recipes from this dude

[@hollyraynsford2152]

This looks bloody marvellous! Flying to New York just to eat Chef Eric’s chicken! 🙌🏻❤️🌶❤️‍🔥🤩

[@UnchangeableBird]

Looks great! Best of luck with the restaurant!

[@matsu_music]

Went here few months ago, some of the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life. Spice and flavor was incredible

[@raysville7256]

Not many would share their recipe for a great product, THNX

[@salidin54]

Love this guy. Can't wait to see him come back

[@JumboTrent]

More of this chef pls

[@davidwarnock3683]

This guy is great. Looks amazing

[@dallasy2617]

Thank you for crediting the southern roots to the recipe! Looks delicious.

[@cesarleon4353]

Great work

[@thepastrywardenreloaded3469]

Awesome demonstration

[@stefsterp]

Have had the chicken twice, so freaking gooood!

[@thedestinycloudfist]

This is what is great about America. Mixing great parts of different cultures that creates something worth more than the sum of its parts.

[@jimbojimbo6873]

No its not

[@yerlee4]

^^ watch out, we have a badass over here 😆😆

[@Jon-br8co]

This guy is awesome. The chicken looks pretty good too.

[@bruceleroy8063]

Fried chicken is the greatest dish in the world. Thanks for the inspiration on this version.

[@latinjeditrix]

i visited last week (from Texas) and it was so damn good that it made me sad that i wouldn’t be able to have it again. it got to the point that i damn near reached out on IG to ask for the recipe but thought that would be rude. and then i see this. hallelujah

[@ericmagee9054]

Munchies always finds the best chefs!

[@skar5541]

That looks so good.