Perfect Roasted Chicken With Croutons and Fish-Sauce Butter | Eric Kim | NYT Cooking

Eric's new recipe has it all: crispy-skinned chicken thighs, schmaltzy croutons and a flavorful, buttery pan sauce. (And, because it's Eric, he went for extra credit with the most beautiful loaf of homemade bread.)
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[@kathyerickson9402]

I really like this guy. He is knowledgeable but accessible. He's kind of like "Whoa! Ya know?"

[@j2174]

And he's a babe 😍

[@tyrnill]

Yes, I find him charming and sweet! And J is right; he's not exactly hard to look at either!

[@pretzelsfan]

"[the bread's] so cute." no, YOU'RE SO CUTE

[@millsykooksy4863]

❤️

[@BroderickSmylie]

SRSLY

[@fakecumberland]

Yes, Eric is cute. But stop pinching his cheek like you’re his aunt! 🙄

[@SyarSAlia]

assigning chicken thighs to family members? being super in love with the bread he baked himself (rightfully so)? he's so stinkin cute! also this recipe sounds bomb can't wait to try it

[@abbeytaylor]

No, they don’t talk about this texture for the croutons. These are the best I’ve made. There’s no comparison to tossing with olive oil and baking. This recipe is so underrated, I still make it all the time. Thank you!

[@biobossx99]

started to cry when Eric talked about assigning chicken thighs to each family member, how touching

[@xanderbearwoof]

“the whole point of this recipe is actually the croutons”… I love this guy!

[@shaniyehezkel4951]

He's adorable! I'm so excited to make this.

[@NicoDeralimaNovito]

I cooked this recipe last month (yes, before this video was out) when I hosted some friends, and it was a huge hit! The crispy, schmaltz-covered croutons are to die for. 🤤 So happy to see Eric - cute as ever - recreate this recipe on camera! 🥰🥰🥰

[@momusic14]

So good! More Eric Kim videos please! Also, get you someone who looks at you like Eric looks at that milk bread.

[@salmott]

Eric is so cool, calm, and collected! Love his videos.

[@sih983]

Made this last week and it was 💯. This time I went double carb with roasted potatoes and croutons with the sauce to eat with salad and it was also a hit! Love his recipes!

[@deeteeemmsixtwotwo]

What a lovely simple recipe! This is my first time seeing this particular contributor and i thought he had great presence and valuable comments.

[@alzbetaze358]

I just ADORE Eric! He's so lovely and kind and the way he talks about his family makes me tear up. Oh and the recipes are so simple and delicious! 😊

[@Sinthiastar]

what an absolutely wholesome personality and adorable human

[@kimberlywolfe311]

Now that I’ve watched this, I’ll watch EVERY Eric Kim video!

[@ardiris2715]

Thighs have become my favorite part. So versatile.

[@sharonharrow7891]

This recipe is EXCELLENT! Very easy & awesome.

[@J.K.BlueCrown]

Big congrats to Eric's famous ButtCrack shaped bread for its NYT Cooking debut! 😄 (In all seriousness, this chicken recipe looks great. I also can't wait to finally make the bread once your cookbook is released.)

[@cookingsheri7899]

Ahhh new Eric recipe, so excited!! I tried the ritz chicken last week and it was AMAZING so I’m stoked to try this one 🍗

[@carolinabaker2728]

these sheet pan recipes are so fantastic! more!

[@robertunderwood6788]

Love your shirt there are so many things to watch and keep my attention. Bread is really cute and it all looks delicious, I found mor videos gonna watch them all now.

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Oh my! Decadent and definitely something I will make as soon as I buy some chicken thighs. Thanks for this easy and tasty meal!!

Love the gold measuring spoons.

[@jeddahcardines2453]

What an easy dinner and truly who wouldn’t love a double carb moment. Please have more Eric videos!

[@nikkidarden2301]

what a lovely simple recipe

[@Josephfrom1990]

Just got your book. Can't wait to dig in. Milk bread chicken fat croutons sounds lovely and you're right. This dish would go perfectly with white rice for that double carb effect. Then I'd probably make a small salad to go with it because salad.

[@carolwang448]

i want someone to talk about me the way eric talks about bread

[@robbeason]

This looks excellent! Thanks Eric!

[@goldLizzzard]

Love Eric! Glad to see him back!

[@emilyz3576]

You’re right, I always assign a specific piece of meat or fish for my partner when I’m cooking. He always gets the biggest, best looking one!

[@taniaburton7559]

Oooh, sounds delightful!

[@abrrrl]

This looks so delicious! I don't have an oven so trying this later by just pan-frying the chicken. Might not get the same level of caramelization and gonna have to go with bread toasted in the schmaltz, but it could still work!

[@flooozy]

This is so damn good. I made Woks of Life milk bread this morning for the croutons. THANK YOU AGAIN, ERIC KIM!!

[@amritabasu8522]

This is one of THE best recipes on NYT. Absolutely delicious!

[@rosespaulding5236]

I made this recipe. It was delicious! It will be going into rotation.

[@takuyakobayash5542]

This is so.. GENIUS!

[@cassandrasan144]

Making this tonight for dinner And it was gooooooooood! Thanks!

[@user-fe7dd6rf1i]

재료도 초 간단하고 프리젠테이션도 훌륭합니다. 도전해봐야겠어요. 👍

[@spinderola]

That looks AMAZING

[@cherrybasilio]

Made this today for lunch and this recipe is definitely a keeper! I double carbed it with white rice and felt sleepy after 🤣

[@christophermendez3133]

More like Eric KING 😍💕

[@babymochi4070]

Yummmm!!!!😍

[@ElizabethJJ]

So here for this! This is what bon appetit had the potential to do and failed miserably at!!!!!

[@Flutterbyby]

Please add a playlist for Eric’s cooking :)

[@randysteven]

Fantastic! Lovely recipe from a lovely guy.

[@airkziv7646]

Yeah.. imma need that bread recipe ASAP pleassseee

[@smirza1995]

I love Eric 😭😭

[@cat07777]

Love how excited you were with the bread 🍞 you made. Lol😂 The recipe looks easy and very yummy. I can’t wait to try😃

[@3857velma]

❤️‍🔥I just made this and it’s delicious ❤️‍🔥

[@nbysbus1383]

I may have a ball of milk bread dough rising in my kitchen just to make this recipe tomorrow... Update : I've made this recipe three times now and it's SO GOOD, thank you Eric!!

[@lynneann9166]

so good

[@CushingsSx]

I love 💕 how chill his recipes are (yes I’ve watched quite a few) and looks delish , I’m totally going to do them.

[@alicelee4756]

"or whatever shape of bread YOU like to eat" 💞💞

[@MichaelToa]

Aww, Eric! You’re so cute! Absolutely love this recipe, utterly delicious 🤤

[@ZombieQueen819]

I can’t wait to cook this for dinner Sunday,, Sunday is chicken day lol

[@MissJeje]

Really perfect roasted chicken, thanks 👍

[@oreywilson4631]

Who gave Eric Kim the RIGHT to be so adorable? I want to scoop him up and hold him like the perfect little milk bread loaf he is.

[@cookiea1728]

Very enjoyable

[@millsykooksy4863]

He’s adorable 🥰

[@andrewdenney8065]

I think I’m in love

[@JonathanCurtis]

100% chance I will be making this this weekend!

[@heyitsjordansmith]

This person looks just like Eric Kim, recipe developer, writer, and content creator for the New York Times. wow.

[@J.K.BlueCrown]

YES, EXACTLY. It's exhausting, ugh.

[@hiccoughs]

i don't know eric. this is the first time i've seen eric. i love eric.

[@patrickd1968]

Dude rocks!

[@ericaarul1875]

Reminds me of the Zuni warm chicken and bread salad

[@larryaleshire4907]

yep

[@hockeytwn63]

Love the outfit!

[@lindysmith13]

yummy

[@morderne]

Eric this is the F*ing best. I made this for my partner and now it's the favorite quick night meal. I am hero!!!! Also we shared with 23 people it's is sooooooo good. we love u❤

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Really cool video!

[@princeflame295]

Eric is just adorable

[@bigbenigs]

Yes to a side of rice!

[@tiacho2893]

Schmaltz is key. It's like Mexican food without lard. Still tastes good but without it there is a real difference in flavour. I have a really old recipe for "southern fried chicken" (ex's grandmother) and the recommended fat is lard; bought by the gallon.

[@dzerres]

I hate to break it to you but "schmaltz" is fat rendering and categorized by the source (pork, chicken, etc). Yes, lard is mostly derived from pork thus the Mexican pork flavor vs this obvious chicken fat "schmaltz". My grandma in Germany kept her schmaltz, rendered from goose, right on the side of the old stovetop to dip into whenever needed instead of butter or oil.

[@jamesdevries1218]

Nice

[@러북슬]

에릭 준호!! 사랑해요! 😆

[@sandraa.3315]

Look amazing 😋 and easy to make . I will definitively try it. Is there a link for your bread recipe ?

[@hellobuddymsn]

Eric is just so cute!!

[@lachatala]

LOL "whoa"

[@ptys.]

Dish looks awesome! Can you use soy instead or does it have to be fish?

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Momma is not watching now. Play w your food! ROFL!

[@sallieannwestbrook9769]

Corgi-butt bread. So cute

[@adamtaylor2142]

DOUBLE-CARB 4 LYFE

[@leilaniaki344]

Mmm

[@amandafuschino7008]

Can we have the recipe of the most good looking bread in the history of the channel?!

[@Eric-kf6dy]

Move over Ina, there's a new engagement chicken in town.

[@JEHANNAH1]

Eric Kim for president.

[@christopherhanson9723]

Can we also get the bread recipe? ;)

[@srandell]

Make sure your kitchen is well ventilated... the fish sauce lingered for some time 😏

[@karlmarquez283]

I didn't know Ryan Higa is a chef ;)

[@alejandromare2061]

I didn’t know I wanted this guy to be my friend until now. Btw, am I the only one thinking his bread loaf is so cute and looks like a butt? 😂

[@joharahgalvez7748]

Please make your videos longer please please thank you

[@emerld61]

When I made my fish sauce it was very thick and maybe gummy like. Anyone have any tips to make it more sauce like

[@Kelsphere12]

No joke when I first saw the thumbnail I thought "since when did Ryan Higa become a chef?" Great video though!

[@janeosun]

^^

[@barneycheng]

You’re soooo cute, Eric!

[@shannonkatereadsstuff]

Is this just russian white bread??

[@georgescharoun2064]

This sauce tastes really good, but the texture is way harder to get then he makes it look. Actually I haven't succeeded at all.

[@Cashcash08]

So Kim chi cooks now?

[@emmahmc]

From the thumbnail I thought for a second that it was Ryan Higa

[@robertschrader]

I'd like to roast Eric's chicken, NGL.

[@laladie999]

I didnt know about eric kim so i was very confused to see nigahiga on the thumbnail

[@MrItalianInUSA]

God I want Eric to marry me

[@Kumurajiva]

the whole point of this recipe is not bread is your cute u know what😂🤣