Pro Chef Tries To Make A Fried Chicken Sandwich Faster Than Delivery | Taking On Takeout

When the craving for a fried chicken sandwich hits, it’s usually time to hit up your local takeout joint. But what if you could scratch that itch directly from your own kitchen? We challenged DeVonn Francis to fry up and serve a chicken sandwich faster than it takes for delivery to arrive. Was he up to the challenge?
Recipe below:
INGREDIENTS
Fried Chicken:
Peanut oil, for frying
4 skin-on, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
1 large egg
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup panko
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tsp. espelette
1 tsp. ground mace
1 Tbsp. sweet paprika
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. ground chiles de árbol
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Slaw:
¼ head red cabbage
¼ head green cabbage
¼ cup mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie
1 Tbsp. honey or agave syrup
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
Kosher salt
Peppa sauce:
1 scotch bonnet pepper, stem removed 1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped
1 tsp. ground allspice (pimento)
2 pickled guindilla peppers1 cup pickling liquid from guindilla peppers or white vinegar or a combination
1 Tbsp. light brown sugar1 tsp. kosher salt
Assembly:
Brioche buns
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VIDEO BREAKDOWN
0:00 Introduction
1:21 Heat oil to 350°
2:00 Season and dredge chicken
3:57 Make slaw
5:40 Fry chicken at 350° until cooked through
5:50 Make Peppa sauce
6:48 Toast bun
7:08 Assemble
7:30 Taste!
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Pro Chef Tries To Make A Fried Chicken Sandwich Faster Than Delivery | Taking On Takeout

[@BHHartman]

Mad respect for having the confidence to fry like that in a tank top.

[@patricksears7275]

took me a little bit to start watching the new chefs but theyre personalities are absolutely incredible. good on BA for actually taking steps to correct what they have done wrong in the past. Chrissy, Harold , DeVonn, Melissa, Lana, Samantha, Susan, & whoever I'm missing have more than shown why they deserve to be on display. Keep on being amazing yall!

[@hdaviator9181]

What have they done wrong in the past?

[@cantsay2205]

@@hdaviator9181 hurt Sohla's feelings somehow. She can't keep blaming her failures on other people.

[@vickylikesthis]

I am so jealous they actually get their food delivered in 15 minutes. I always have to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour for stuff.

[@windofhorus666]

i ordered a pizza last friday and it took over 2 hours!

[@MarcPhillips817]

Food delivery in NYC is a competitive sport

[@givememore4free]

Those people who deliver food in NYC, deliver like crazy fast because they want to make tip money.

[@RiceMafia808]

@@givememore4free looking at spiderman

[@windofhorus666]

@@givememore4free yeah tip your drivers folks, in uk its less common but i still think we all should where possible

[@Brooksie603]

To be fair in these challenges, everything should be prepped beforehand (ovens, fryers, ingredients cut etc) since all of that is at the restaurants and they just throw it all together and cook it. They don’t do all of that prep new with each order they get so it’s only fair for them to be able to at least have stuff somewhat prepped.

[@IvoTrausch]

"Andy _basically_ did it" I feel like that'll be a running gag in the test kitchen for the next five years

[@leehamilton9109]

DeVonn has sparkle and his chicken sandwich and slaw instructions were fun to watch...might even try it myself.

[@art_see_shan1849]

Gonna try this Friday for my husband So He can see why he married me & make him catch the Holy Ghost afterwards 🙌🏾

[@eaa900]

Isn’t because he loves you??

[@hioiij]

@@eaa900 Issa joke babes

[@arlenesolis024]

Lmao 🤣.

[@privatesnowball3032]

hallelujah

[@gummy227]

DeVonn is some how Soothing yet sassy and informational at the same time, he's great.

[@hioiij]

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 You must be fun at parties.

[@BabyFoodChewer]

People were whining that he was unprofessional in one of his earlier videos because they thought his shirt collar dipped too low, even tried to argue that it was unsanitary lol. People will complain about anything

[@silviog7465]

I never cared about a cross-section , but now that I cant see it.... GIVE ME A CROSS-SECTION

[@mopia]

huge error here

[@daletran9265]

Series should be called “Can this food be made in less than 30 minutes?”

[@4D1Characterror]

Not as good a title.

[@AKAMrWobbels]

@@4D1Characterror "30 Minutes or Less" would be a much better title

[@4D1Characterror]

@@AKAMrWobbels - cliche. Which is why they don't use it. Sounds skippable comparatively.

[@pike666db]

I know... how about "30-Minute Meals"? Oh, wait.... never mind.

[@irvin9arcia]

“I did not see Chris’s” 😂 Gets me every time!

[@AnonymousMycologist]

I really love how well DeVonn explains things as he goes a long. So much good food knowledge packed into one video!

[@VS-yp2gv]

I would rather wait for this sandwich than a fast food one. The quality is there, and that should be appreciated more than the time it takes to make

[@GigiStar01]

I feel DeVonn's personality coming out and I love it!

[@ryanmc44]

Never gonna replace cliair with this man!

[@Girlwithfleurs]

First video I've seen with DeVonn and I adore him. Every time he said peppa sauce it tugged on my caribbean heartstrings 💕💕💕

[@LASmithBuxton]

I am here for DaVonn's relationship to the timer. Need more time, just add some. Best way to live life.

[@wizirbyman]

sometimes i think it's a little unfair to cmpare the restaurant vs their's bc the restaurant's have to sit in the box while it's traveling and in this episode it sat for another like 20 mins while devon was still making his sandwich

[@GT0wned1]

or they used more oil to brown the bun....yeah or the bun sat on top of the fried chicken for say 40 min before he ate it.

[@whitekong1033]

This one doesn't feel like it should count, as far as the time. To make it more fair, the oil should've been preheated and the slaw pre-made; like it would've been at the restaurant. The homemade one looks waaayyy better though...I really shouldn't watch these videos when I didn't have lunch lmao

[@neenat8908]

I swear if this was Doordash or Uber eats delivering it would have seriously taken 35 minutes to an hour 😂

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Nailed it! 👍 Great video 😊

[@popejimbo1]

Brad doing this with something would be great.

[@PropheticOverflowMC]

I held my breath until he pulled out more seasoning for that chicken 😅 “It’s not just salt and pepper” ~ Chef Francis

[@MisterFoxx]

Yeah black people always gonna use more than salt and pepper to season lmao

[@setiagudo598]

gahd is everyone this charming in the BA kitchen???? i know that the workspace was a mess before when BA was exposed back in 2020 but on camera everyone is just so delightful to watch

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤ this guy !

[@anonymousperson2877]

It wouldn't take so long to heat the oil if he used less oil and maybe use a wok to deep fry. I'd substitute the egg for corn starch or potato starch.

[@rainbow88sun]

Oooo when he said “peppa sauce” I was like he’s my family! Caribbean fam represent ☺️

[@ldenorio]

nice job, looked great

[@Vagaboy66]

That pause at the fridge had me dead

[@kellanaldous7092]

Right hahaha me too

[@hioiij]

plEASE bring DeVonn back I'm in love with his energy ❤❤

[@tracythuytrangnguyen]

Devonn is hilarious!!! I love him & hope to see him in more videos

[@momkr1]

Love your kitchen

[@jakiboo8]

Devonn is great 😂 cant wait to see more!

[@irvin9arcia]

I love you Devonnnnn!!!! 😍😍🥰

[@vsb101]

Okay, I'm starting to absolutely love him

[@c.ronthemic7450]

I was recommended this channel..., Let's just say KZbin knows me. Mouthwatering food, great charismatic personality host. All round it's a good good.😊

[@rabibilah8223]

Super informative as well! Thanks for SEASONING!!!!

[@FuccYew]

WE WANT CROSS SECTIONS!!!!!!

[@MrSteve3326]

Yesssss CROSS SECTIONS

[@SynthetickRS]

Freshness > speed

[@dreaminderek9365]

9:24 Thank you.

[@peter4210]

I love the fit

[@smileygee8005]

Hear me out: the bun absorbed the chicken’s oil because they did not cool the chicken on a rack

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

Yessssss

[@peter_kelly]

That takeaway sandwich looked like oversized and likely tasteless breast, thighs always the better choice here. Twice frying would really put DeVonn's version over the top.

[@Lilylightbourn]

Sooo goood!! I would have got some vegan mayo, added hot sauce and maybe a little ketchup.. put those on the buns before assembling!

[@CraigNAnderson]

Just looking at his slaw makes me pucker, yum

[@M0rdred]

omg DeVonn!! we went to school together 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I’m so proud. such a beautiful and talented human being.

[@eppicNESSSS]

Baaahaha the ultimate foreshadowing!

[@FlavourFool]

4 litres of oil and a big pot for a speed challenge!? You fool!

[@rabibilah8223]

Relax and calm down

[@FlavourFool]

@@rabibilah8223 I was having a joke

[@KRayxKodessA]

I'm totally making that hot sauce.

[@idiotninja]

Devon has that fancy man and BDE that has quickly made him my fav presenter XD

[@TurkeyPillow]

Awesome. He got to do some cooking.

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Good

[@TakanashiYuuji]

I like this guy.

[@Pepperdotph]

yes plsss

[@coljar100]

nice job buddy

[@twrob82]

I dunno... Four quarts of peanut oil at $8.00/quart to fry three pieces of chicken?

[@pike666db]

Awww, sweet summer child.... oil can be used multiple times if you know how to care for it after each use. It does deteriorate after every use so it's not like you can reuse 10 times. 3 to 4 is more like it.

[@tacticalmeme689]

What is his skincare routine, dayum.

[@ultraokletsgo]

My expectations were exceeded, well done! Here's to more kitchen adventures

[@jml4774]

Love this guy, new wave of BA'er's is great.

[@pike666db]

Bot detected.

[@wadancraft2015]

That’s looks super super delicious thank you for sharing 🙏🙏

[@rebeccabiddix6319]

I love fried chicken sandwiches. Devonn's looked delicous!

[@BradKandyCroftFamily]

I get why you are doing this the way you are. It shows that take out and cooking are about the same time wise, so you might as well cook. But I do agree with previous comments, too. It would seem more fair if some things were ready beforehand to make it a fair fight for the cooks. Like preheated oil.

[@sophiamontano3705]

LOVE THE ENERGY SHIFT! Good job Devon!

[@jansenart0]

I bet you guys tip them well. That's why they're so fast.

[@thedjdominator]

this doesn't seem to be fair, the restaurant has it all prepared beforehand.

[@charleskelly8072]

i hope when COVID is over you are a player in the BON APPETITE game!!CHIS MAROX is my man!! you can give him some competition!!

[@chicagogirl14]

4:50 too cute

[@parikshithmo]

he kinda remids me of Marques Brownlee

[@jenrose8459]

Omg I love him!!! He's so precious

[@KingKongHitDaBong]

battymon!

[@silentj624]

This chicken sandwich might rival Shariff's. His Epi video inspired my chicken sandwich and it's the best I've ever had.

[@FuccYew]

This guys knows what he’s doing. Respect to that chicken crust.

[@dinkydoo4994]

I need to get a thermometer for the oil.

[@rafflens]

Minute 3:06 forgot to crop-out the delivery bag guys. Btw, I want one Chic-fill-A #4 riggght now!

[@janelanesheen]

The echo under his little screams are killing me😂

[@antoniajagodic]

💕💕

[@damien1781]

Hes so awesome lol

[@jameskaade9068]

55 seconds in WTF. Done

[@cammiller7621]

Pac's back??

[@michaelkaszynski7658]

I can and have made a better chicken sandwich at Popeye's before but it is such a production just for a sandwich that I can't justify making them unless I am cooking for a crowd.

[@kathyerickson9402]

"Not that it's a competition..." 🤔 Your sandwich looked delicious!

[@AM1N4L]

Devonn! Loved the video, you've got amazing energy

[@brycewalburn3926]

These episodes are all shot in different kitchens that somehow all look exactly the same

[@damien1781]

I know right lol

[@selenenoir7562]

This show isn't about "faster than delivery", it's "under 30 mins"

[@MomentoIrae]

So good

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

If he brined the chicken, it would be a good knockoff for THE chicken sandwich.

[@rabibilah8223]

But this is a timed challenge.

[@AndrewPagel9628]

Forgot the most important part! Pickles! Come on!

[@Ginronmaster1994]

The slaw does the same thing the pickles would, but better.

[@ferkie3608]

nice

[@skippythetall]

I know it tastes better but its probably not more cost effective 😭😭😭

[@jordanvaldez3470]

yaaaaaaaas

[@chrisjenvizzuso9316]

you sure its not the msg in kewpie?

[@rosiejavier5078]

Im hungrryyyy 😫, why that look so good

[@sams8502]

His reaction to his sandwich lmfao

[@kjwinkler1973]

I feel like we got to see your personality way more in this video. Loved it! Look out Brad.

[@windofhorus666]

Love this guy! more more more!

[@JManuelWhite]

i don't really care what he's cooking. He's so beautiful.

[@Jacque01]

1:45 - 2:00 why you spoiling the end results with that footage??

[@souplover5559]

Have a good day

[@arlenesolis024]

I just finish watching his jerk chicken vlog and to my surprise, my favorite new show is on WITH MY NEW FAV BA CHEF DEVONN!! I’m happy 😊 hump day just got it butt kick. I just love his style - positive and carefree. Please keep this going

[@bubbledoubletrouble]

Maybe things that require (or nearly so) things that take a long time like brining don’t fit this format.