THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN BATTLE | Sorted Food

What happens when chicken goes head to head to head? Three great recipes are created! Tune in for the latest ultimate cooking battle with SORTEDfood...
Jamie's Salt Baked Chicken: bit.ly/JamiesSaltChicken
Mike's Pulled Chicken Sandwich: bit.ly/MikesChickenSandwich
Barry's Chicken Pie: bit.ly/BarrysChickenPie
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[@kellystar3213]

The little hugging part where they all cried together

[@phyllisbergenholtz2541]

What I love best about it is that Ben just kept on judging while they went through their reactions and only turned when he heard their crys of sadness.

[@sreville]

Phyllis Bergenholtz right? 😂😂🤗

[@14rs2]

The pastries not cooked 😭😭😭

[@SheepdogSmokey]

Jamie has redeemed his lava cake, Barry needs to get to redo this!

[@CreativityandCoTube]

The silent scatter when Ben said the pastry was not cooked followed by the group hug might be my favorite Sorted moment ever. Sorry Barry...but it was a very funny reaction!

[@THCLK]

well he still probably rated himself an 8/10

[@avengefullgirl95]

@@THCLK 🤣🤣🤣

[@fanwee5048]

12:11

[@thejasvidhanireddy7010]

Still can't get over that perfectly cooked egg INSIDE OF THE SNOW CHICKEN

[@CyberKirby]

He should have put that on the plate at the end.

[@imperialwalker]

Baked eggs are actually a Korean dish

[@kerriohs]

Everyone's silent reaction to the pastry not being cooked at 12:14 xD I'm dying

[@mrflippers7864]

The best part of this video was the fact that you can physically see the moment when Jamie's trust drops about the egg Mike: The chicken grow the egg in it, then you cover it in salt and roast it Jamie: Yeah... what? Yes....

[@zohrakey9023]

I love them so much for those types of jokes and those reactions 😂😂😂

[@dumblewhoree]

it's almost like you could hear his heart drop

[@CircleTheSkies]

And really, that egg didn't look half-bad at the end. Jamie should've included it in the dish :-p

[@hannahmarcum9054]

Brownie point to Mike for the salt bae-flambé pun that went unacknowledged. #teammike

[@sebitealeaf5207]

Hannah Marcum and the Baywatch joke.

[@dumblewhoree]

aw so cute 😂😂😂😂😂

[@IrmaU94]

Also bay watch

[@dbone3356]

"You missed my, I did a funny joke then, you didn't listen to my joke..." I know those feels all too well...

[@carlbrittain1993]

#teammike

[@heroesfan235]

a theme could be student meals, with a lot people moving to uni next month. getting students into the kitchen with easy and tasty recipes would be good. would save them some money instead of buying take out. could end with an ultimate battle to see who could make the best meal under a certain amount of money.

[@TheFunnyandsmart]

BleedingToast love this idea!! Tweet it to them

[@cstz]

Really good idea! Do student week, Sorted!

[@Haruta18]

YES!

[@apotatomaybetwo]

I'd like it to require a microwave only since most dorms only allow a microwave

[@doublexolon]

All microwave meals and a final big night in with the the meals

[@Stu202122]

Barry -"how many skin's this guy got?" Jamie - "Four" oh you cheeky sod

[@AndrewPRoberts]

I know, that one took me a second

[@Deadxman616]

@@AndrewPRoberts those are the best ones

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

“There was an egg lying around and so we put it back with its family”

[@ethancampbell215]

The most unnoticed change the normals have made over the years is the growth of their maturity 😂 they’re still children stuck in adults bodies but watching old videos I can’t believe how immature they used to be 😂

[@danielleelizabeth1267]

"Weregonnausebutterandsalt" 😂😂

[@nienkerosier2265]

THE MOMENT JAMIE DISCOVERS THEY PUT AN EGG IN HIS CHICKEN, I THINK I'M GONNA DIE, i'm laughing so hard

[@nienkerosier2265]

and i keep watching that part of the video over and over again

[@Orch1d6080]

Jamie's face when he realized that Mike and Barry had put the egg in the chicken was priceless 😂

[@Raina111111]

Mike and Jamie laughing when Barry's pie was under cooked and then comforting him when they realized "Oh wait he's actually really upset" is part of what makes this channel great. Y'all's bond is very... authentic? I guess is the word. It's soothing.

[@PinkChucky15]

Aww I feel so bad for Barry.

[@TheCr8iveBrand]

Right it looked so damn good.

[@Duthum]

And all the skills where awesome

[@noahcain-marks2745]

i dont

[@deprofundis3293]

Barry still deserved the win. His dish was 1000% more difficult than the other two dishes...

[@windwoman3549]

Looks like the poor guy has a head injury! What happened, Barry?

[@sanjuktachatterjee1322]

I can't be the only one here after Barry's horrified realization that he has to make the pie again.

[@takemetoglasgow09]

That is the EXACT reason i am here 😌

[@Crumbs807]

It popped up on my recommendations, Coincidence I think not...

[@safasalah4676]

Guilty

[@cabronaloca101]

Can Mike get a brownie point just for coming up with the idea to put an egg inside of Jamie's chicken?

[@rnptenafly]

Anna Elizabeth Barry dared Mike to do it

[@VixeyTeh]

@@rnptenafly I thought Mike dared Barry to do it. I also feel like Mike either by cunning or by chance distracted Barry from tending to his pastries by "egging him on" to pull this prank.

[@agatasousa2885]

My heart broke for Barry. Honestly. He goes all in, chef jacket included, searching for that last brownie point, does an AMAZING recipe, and... Oh my god. You're the winner in our hearts Barry

[@ACfan99]

My heart sunk hearing that the pie pastry wasn't cooked through. The collective sympathy hug was so genuine. Jamie must've had fun with what he was doing at his station 0w0 I want that sandwich so bad...

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

I love how Mike and Jamie went and comforted Baz in his grief. A beautiful thing, lads. Forever added to my Favorites.

[@EiP_]

Oh my gosh, Jamie just slowly figuring out about the egg in his chicken is the funniest thing this week

[@MusicHavenSG]

I kinda feel bad for Barry. Because that really looked like one heck of a pie, and it's quite a fair ways harder than anyone else.

[@Zelmel]

Whenever I hear "fondant potatoes" I think "why would you put fondant icing paste on potatoes?!"

[@InisNinkyNonk]

OMG same! I was so confused until I saw what he was doing!

[@Fyreflier]

it's the knee-jerk reaction to think "fondant fancies but no cake, just potato" before remembering

[@thenovicenovelist]

Same here

[@Zelmel]

@@thenovicenovelist lol thanks for the reply 6 years later (I got one comment around posting, one three years later, and one six years later, so I guess I'm good to get another reply on it in 2027)

[@nutsglory7297]

I heard your flambe joke, Mike. No worries. 😂🐣

[@melsyoutube]

If only his pastry was cooked, Barry would've been my winner! Mike wins this week.

[@AkaBodom]

I legit cried when I noticed the pastry wasn't cooked through, because this was the winner for me -- though Mike's sandwich looked pretty great.

[@gaiaang8112]

Melanie 2 but jamie's looked n sounded amazing :( jamie nids more votes

[@Weezyy35]

Melanie 2 I

[@magdalene74]

@@gaiaang8112 the fact that his competition called it the best chicken hed ever tasted says a lot lol

[@jayc1048]

Can I have some chicken and potatoes for my butter, Jamie?

[@Zairanang]

How about a little salt with that?

[@quickbeam7361]

4yrs on and my heart still cries for barry and i still feel so heartwarmed from the boys (sans ben) givin him a hug

[@ZehraDogru0]

I hope for Barry that history does not repeat itself 🙏 #prayforbarry2021

[@VixeyTeh]

Poor guy. At least he won't be competing against Jamie's mind blowing salted igloo chicken.

[@gigiho1324]

12:30 i'm so not used to all the feelsssssss awwww

[@bridgetbaker2903]

In addition to the few extra minutes of blind baking, Barry's pie might have benefitted from cutting a few vents in the top pastry. The steam from the filling would have been able to escape and there would have been less risk of a soggy pastry bottom.

[@jackwilliamtaylor5656]

Got to love how quickly Barry was willing to just cede the battle to Jamie once he tasted the chicken

[@nottsoserious]

Probably secretly knew that his pastry wasn't cooked

[@davidgirma6472]

I genuinely feel bad for Barry seeing how much effort and skill he put into that pie as well as doing something else that was never done successfully by anyone at sorted, if his pie was cooked then the brownie point would be his for sure. Either way he deserves a lot of respect after this battle

[@davidgirma6472]

Just to clarify I don't have anything against Mike and Jamie it's just their lead on the brownie leaderboard, on top of that Barry's food hell will make the studio smell like a sewer. In general the recipes were great and one way or another they made it ultimate (salt baking an entire chicken) (dipping the sandwich in a jus) (a very high skill involved recipe with crispy chicken skin)

[@elpintojr]

I had to re-watch this. Now I understand the panic in Barry's eyes when he was told he'd won the seafood battle 2021

[@RaymondArias]

That "Flam-bae" joke is great! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@igotloud]

We were rooting for you, Barry. WE WERE ALL... ROOTING FOR YOU!

[@rightonpointwithnoor]

I died when Mike and Barry were trying to explain how the egg was in Jamie's chicken. Jamie just went with what they were saying hahahahaha. Had to watch that twice.

[@S.Wyvern]

Something was different/out of the ordinary about Barry and it really was bugging me. Then at 2:53 Mike said it 😂 never seen Barry in a chef's jacket before today...

[@S.Wyvern]

just finished the video, oh no, Barry!! Next pie will be better, definitely!

[@atinukeladipo2164]

Don't forget the hair, it's curlier than usual

[@breeoch]

I got lost in Mike's eyes

[@kurtvsthealgorithm2400]

Yessi Nurita Labas I always do... lol

[@NatashaEh]

Yessi Nurita Labas I always do 😫

[@anna_bandana]

Yessi Nurita Labas yep and he is so funny it adds to his hotness lol

[@AmaluVarghese]

here to watch what happened last time before the ultimate battle part2 finale :))

[@serendipity191]

Same

[@VixeyTeh]

Same here!

[@melsyoutube]

Barry's hair in this video omg 😍 and yellow really brings out mike's blue eyes. Jamie is..........alive.

[@ninipookie]

Melanie 2 Barry and Mike always make my fav recipes. I want to eat almost everything they make in these battles and Jamie's are just not my cup of tea and I would never it this one, made unhygienic-ally.

[@melsyoutube]

Nini - same here!

[@PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc]

I want to give Barry a Brownie point because he worked so hard for it. And he was obviously devastated when he found out that the pastry was not cooked. And also brownie points to Mike and Jamie because they went and hugged and comforted him after sniggering when they found out. Brownie points all around!!!!! ^_^

[@spaffyhalfling4083]

You guys should do a battle where you only have a little bit of money to make a recipe. I'm in college, and it's pretty expensive to go out and buy ingredients. I would love to see a battle with either as few ingredients as possible, or something where you have a small budget.

[@catewright1575]

Aww I love how supportive they were when Barry got upset about his pie. They're such good mates and take cooking seriously!

[@secretforreddit]

5:25 and the subsequent conversation is my favorite moment in Sorted history.

[@ammuparvathy8471]

I miss the old intro " welcome to sorted ultimate battle..."

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

me too

[@ammuparvathy8471]

Poornima Krishnan ,are you from Kerala?

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

yes 😊

[@C_Bat]

Ben wants to get it on, just let him play.

[@edwardliang5824]

yeah "THREE LIFELONG MATES GO HEAD TO HEAD TO HEAD...."

[@TheKumasta]

Just back here to re-watch after today's seafood battle video. Looking forward to next week.

[@carolynrupp7162]

Mike at 5:04 with two spoons and looking very confused with what he's doing is me every god damn day

[@TheBookwormBakery]

"the pastry... is not cooked" Top 10 Tragic Anime Deaths

[@cheryls8987]

I thought Barry had it. That looked like a marvelous dish. Pastry is always tricky and I applaud him for trying. Can we give him half a brownie point?

[@VixeyTeh]

He's getting another chance to redeem it. There is another battle coming up! He'll have to do the same dish again.

[@Plants_and_Sustainable_Living]

'How many skins has this guy got?'..lol Barry

[@GhOs7FiGhTa]

Rebecca Asseh four

[@beekay6857]

your genius joke did not go unnoticed, Mike! :-) 6:18-6:20

[@jhollon2286]

The boys chemistry with each other is what makes these competitions so great.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Well yeah. It sure as hell ain't their culinary skills xD

[@timdood3]

The do-over for this battle just went up, but I'm watching this first. Amazing to see how far these boys have come.

[@namayra299]

I am watching this right after. So much improvement!

[@doctordre005]

I laughed at the whole ordeal regarding the uncooked/not cooked long enough dough...But Barry wins cause I'm a sucker for chicken pot pie

[@sarah-pk3ul]

That hug was the cutest thing. I love how supportive they were.

[@kyleking6101]

I've watched this god only knows how many times and I'm furious at the fact that I've only just got the "Bae, watch"/Baywatch joke. DAMMIT MIKE!!!

[@daniellemarievergara3639]

Their reactions when Ben said the pastry is not cook 😂😂😂😂

[@erikas8130]

I was rooting for you, BARRY!!! 😭😭😭💔

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

me too

[@emilyalcorn3547]

Me too... he’s my favourite 😎

[@elleauden805]

....why does ben (when barrys pastry turns out not to be cooked) look like my mother when something happens to me....

[@elleauden805]

XD a great battle guys!

[@amy3971]

Elle Auden Barry's pastry!

[@elleauden805]

OMG yes.....*hangs head in shame*

[@trasdewakin838]

I went back here after 2021 seafood battle. So this is the chicken pie that got Barry worried.

[@toni_go96]

Jamie's face when he realized that Mike and Barry had put the egg in the chicken was priceless 😂 But the way Barry was handling the knife that entire bit had me terrified

[@piggugudu1327]

Can't stop replaying 9:34 😂

[@VixeyTeh]

They laughed at him, until they tasted the deliciousness!

[@ShivrajBhosle]

Did no one get the "four-skin" reference at 2:56 ?

[@igotloud]

UGHZ FINALLY! I thought I was the only one...! Haha

[@UnicornPastelPrincess]

there was a reference? what too?

[@magdalene74]

@@UnicornPastelPrincess Barry asked how many skins the chicken had (coming up against the membrane) to which mike replied, "4" so, foreskin. lol

[@UnicornPastelPrincess]

I feel like am missing an Inside Joke.

[@fleetfeather3963]

@@UnicornPastelPrincess foreskin

[@heartbeatzgirl4075]

12:10 That reaction after it's said that the pastry is not cooked. I couldn't stop laughing at that reaction x'D

[@prangprang13]

I'm on a Sorted marathon and have watched all the battles at least twice (up to four/five times), and this is one of the funniest battles ever. My cheeks hurt. Even if I wasn't laughing, I was smiling so hard. This is the worst because Barry deserved better than that uncooked pastry... BUT this is also one of the best because I would genuinely eat all of those dishes. #fave

[@nutsglory7297]

The face Ben made when he broke Barry's heart. Huhu! I had the same reaction with the guys though - soundless gasp! It was such a good looking pie!

[@Thecoventv]

Barry's pie, although under cooked, is something I would order. That looks amazing. That chicken skin looked tasty. I'm still in shock that Jamie's chicken came out so good. I feel like doing this one day at home just to scare my family. Mike's sandwhich looked really good. But my vote still went to Barry. He's been trying so hard to catch up.

[@Lecsixx]

Mike's flambé joke was genius 😂😂

[@seraphin-e]

This battle is one of your best from the recent episodes!

[@DalgonaC]

I also thought that Barry was going to be the winner because that pie was gorgeous. The idea was also great. So so sorry that the pastry wasn't all the way cooked.

[@PriscinaSkyy]

I usually can imagine how all the food tastes like because I know the individual flavours.. But damn.. trying to imagine salt baked chicken is somehow too much for my brain to comprehend..

[@Tazzie1312]

It's more common with fish actually!!

[@magdalene74]

so make it, seems easy enough, then you'll know. I know thats next on MY list to make...

[@Mugthraka]

Salt baked is an ancient kind of preserving method, when salt wasn't really used as a seasoning but more for preserving foods for long periods of times. Then when the time was right, the thing would be put whole in an oven, the Salt hardens with the heat, making a hard shell, where the moisture and flavors of the meat, can't escape during the cooking process, returning/staying in the meat. Making it really savory and making sure that the meat is tender, of course when used with white meat like chicken, it looks strange becasue the meat doesn't get any colour, but the flavors are what you're looking for. Thats also a reason why when you use this method with red meat, you first gives the meat a quick sear in the pan to give it color, then cover it in salt and cook it.

[@Ryarios]

It sounds wonderful. I've never seen them do that to chicken, but I have seen them use rock salt like that with prime rib.

[@weeksweeks9552]

Its a chinese cooking method but i think it is getting less common. I can still find old timers selling salt baked chicken in night markets in my country. It basically taste like putting too much salt in your chicken, usually eaten with rice like a chinese dinner

[@CiderDivider]

I've been watching a lot of the GBBO and when Ben sliced into the pie and said the pastry was undercooked, it was as if they were under the tent and Mary Berry was there

[@Nematichan]

After seeing those reactions I knew I had to make that salt bae'd chicken. So last night I tried it and it really was great, juicy chicken. Success! (Tip: cover the baking tray with foil, because getting the crust off was a lot of work, even after a night of soaking.) However, when comparing work/result/costs with my standard method of making baked chicken, it loses, so I probably won't make it again. In case anyone is curious, my usual way of preparing chicken is by coating big chicken legs with some beaten egg, generously sprinkle them with chicken spices, bake on a rack at 180C for 45 min, coat them with egg again and bake for 15 min more. Delicious crispy chicken.

[@andysutcliffe3915]

I like the idea of trying the clay encased ones, that still have all the innards in, and feathers on, where all the feathers come off stuck in the clay.

[@cathio]

I'm living for that Group Cringe. It's terrible and delightful all at once 🤣. And the three way consolation hug is everything.

[@C_Bat]

Isn't salt-caked chicken a thing in China and Hong Kong? It's quite commonly served in restaurants, but most restaurants substituted the actual salt-caking with MSG...... Jamie, you got my damn vote cuz that looks absolutely delicious. And how does the egg taste... Dice it up and it would be great garnish for the salad, btw.

[@rickyleung2576]

Salt-baked Chicken is actually a typical / traditional dish in China and Hong Kong and possibly some Asia countries as well. If you have a really good and fresh chicken, this recipe with simple ingredients really brings out the flavour and texture of the meat without adding too much to it.

[@C_Bat]

Hey man, if Jamie did it in his smoker, it would give it a proper smoky flavour.

[@Missmethinksalot1]

yep its pretty common in many asian countries!

[@danielfennessey]

Can also be done with Fish, I believe.

[@C_Bat]

Dan Fennessey Dan Fennessey Yeeees!!! I've had it in both Japanese cuisines and Philippino Cuisines and they realy bring out the best of the fish if done well.

[@renaissancewomanontheroad217]

Poor Barry! He was so rocking out the complex recipe up until the end! Mike's sandwich looks unbelievably delicious, but the award for the most gear jamming has to go to Jamie for this one. Salt baked chicken. I didn't know that was a thing!

[@rhiannonrabbit463]

Loved the theater of this battle so much - Thanks guys!

[@isaacR707]

I think Barry legit shed a tear when Ben said the pastry wasn't cooked

[@bcgrote]

Kudos to Barry, he KNEW his baking skills weren't fab, but he still took on the challenge!

[@HFZ916]

the moment barry goes "aaaaaaah" when the salt baked chicken is plated makes me laugh so hard i almost dislocate my jaw lol

[@robbgeist1759]

Even with the less than completely baked crust, Barry has to have my vote! Visually stunning. I was very impressed with the skin topping.

[@katyaallnutt693]

I wasn't sure about Jaime's recipe at the start but it surprised me at the end plus it was so on theme. I want to make all of them though (I say that a lot).

[@brianlivestoeat888]

Who else is here after watching the latest seafood cooking battle and reminding themselves the chicken pie that Barry will need to make again 😂

[@HannibalFan52]

Jamie's recipe reminds me of a medieval recipe called 'Chicken in the Snow'. I've had it at medieval feasts, and the salt crust makes the meat very tender by holding in the juices. Delicious!!

[@iammongo2106]

It was not the salt bake, it was the egg in the cavity that made it delicious! I love it when the sabotage someone and they still win. Classic Jamie!

[@atinukeladipo2164]

If not for the soggy bottom, that chicken pie is an absolute winner. Great concept

[@AfantasyBabe1]

I love Jamie more every time I watch him he's dressed as a meme 🤣🤣

[@A66ys]

The response to the pastry results from the boys 🤣 12:14, then Ben’s response 12:30 🥺💕 SO sweet!!!

[@adrienneviviani178]

This is probably my favorite episode so far. Not only did I laugh so hard at y'all's shenanigans, you all created such amazing dishes! Keep up the good work!

[@shanieo9749]

omg the poll "barry's uncooked pie" hahah aww i really felt that barry was giving his all and really wanted that brownie point so sad it was undercooked hahah

[@taylorrose2045]

Although Barry's pastry wasn't cooked, he did show a lot of skills. As he said before, he was the first person in the history of sorted food to de-skin a chicken. Also Jamie: We're gonna make salt baeged chicken. Me:Where is the g in either ba'ed or baked?

[@hannahplas2495]

Anyone else noticed that Mike's creativity when it comes to chicken is always saffron😂

[@michiea.878]

I am going to spend my whole 2 months watching your videos and it makes me so happy!!! Barry you did an amazing chicken dish, Jamie very bold move and Mike sweet and true to your personality. More videos please!!!

[@katehunter2923]

Barry's pie being underdone gets me every time. I know its coming but still I feel so bad for him.

[@edenhabina9621]

Barry's laugh is adorable XD

[@karencutie01]

Awww! I love their group hug! Such lovely scene. ❤

[@boredpanda7]

Barry gets my brownie point. Such heart.

[@mushu.mewmew]

Im so glad you did a salt coated chicken. I've seen a fish but no chicken. I would have loveddd to try that Jaime!!

[@sakura110]

d'awwwwwwww my heart!

[@caitlinfreakshow2901]

Bens face at 12:30 I couldn't handle it I was laughing so hard my sides were throbbing 😂😂

[@tychoklapwijk8306]

So awesome that you guys respect and actually enjoy eachothers dishes