THE ULTIMATE FRIED CHICKEN BATTLE | Sorted Food

[@bigchooch4434]

Ben: "The mayo is really good but we have to judge the chicken" Also Ben: "I think because that mayo is so good, it has to be the winner"

[@cavewomanbrain]

Jamie: "I made these for the people." The people: *gave him 18% of the vote and left him in 3rd place.*

[@Khazandar]

Which, I feel, is a life lesson for Jamie. Too bad he never learns a thing.

[@HyperIonMake]

I mean. They werent pretty

[@pschexy945]

I like how Jamie's hot sauce recipe contains three different other hot sauces

[@giannidescalzo2101]

That's what buffalo wings are, at least where I live, albeit it's usually a specific type of hot sauce (Louisiana style), mixed with butter. I don't think I've ever seen anybody make the hot sauce from scratch too. I'm sure you could, but with the enormous variety of amazing hit sauces in the market, the chances of nailing your own scratch hot sauce that's better than bottles are kinda slim IMHO.

[@kodiak7447]

@@giannidescalzo2101 here in buffalo its actually a lot more simple than that we use one type of hot sauce (Franks) and if you want it less hot you add in melted butter and that is it but if you want to make it better add in honey and cook it together then toss the wings in the sauce

[@TheLocomono9]

@@kodiak7447 as a new Yorker i can say it’s not Buffalo sauce unless it comes from the büfflœ area of New York/s

[@kodiak7447]

@@TheLocomono9 tbh I have never heard anyone call it buffalo sauce here

[@DonMorte2]

It is a national tradgey he didn't call it Special Spaff Suace.

[@05you2]

Just revisiting this channel after many years. I still remember when Barry, Mike and Jamie couldn't cook and the show was just them helping Ben.

[@oliviamorgan2095]

3:56 when mike says basil and Barry innocently goes yes? He had no idea

[@LadyMiir]

He's still doing this! See the last Tik Tok Food Trends video... Jamie comments about a strong taste of basil and Barry goes "yep?" Bless him.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I'm still waiting on them to grab that clip from World's End where the three drunks yell BASIL and Filch (I forget his name) perfectly gives the "SHUT UP YOU NOBS" look.

[@faxh0lm]

Watching this in 2022 its amazing to see how Jamie has become a gentleman of foods, Barry has become more laid back and more posh, and Mike is... Still Mike 😂

[@Sinojojo]

I made those chicken wings Jamie made and it's the best thing I've ever put in my mouth

[@yakh8088]

Sino twss

[@a7xmaNga]

Did you lessen the amount of hot sauce though?

[@ArthurAkiyama]

you forgot to put "side note only if you like a very spicy wings"

[@randomistmech]

@@a7xmaNga I have those sauces, they're not that hot for cooking with. Use them as a condiment then yes they're hot. For cooking it only really gets hot when you go beyond natural sauces and go for extract. Hell, one of my sauces is 70% California Reaper, some water, a dash of carrots, celery, vinegar and xanthum gum to stabilise, great with cheese (mature cheddar) on toast.

[@a7xmaNga]

@@randomistmech as a person with super problematic stomach, i would never be able to use such sauces 😅 i don't like spicy food that much either

[@aoife7924]

Sorted has ruined my family. My mum just baked a cake using silicon bakeware...Thanks Ben.

[@Regsii1]

I could honestly listen to James talk with the chef's table music in the background forever.... There's not even a need for it to be food related, a shopping list or just a list of random things would probably sound just as hypnotizing!

[@laramieh44]

Boys it's 2024 and I still go back and watch the old videos when I'm waiting on a new one 7 years later and I still laugh at this episode I hope you boys have many many more years of success you guys deserve it for all the entertainment you have given us we get to laugh and learn it's brilliant keep up the good work

[@Emily-oq1mb]

Mike's costume is my new favourite thing. EVER.

[@LSRP2]

I honestly smile every time I hear Ben say the word “succulent” and I picture a tiny cactus-like flowers.

[@hannahkerry1848]

'they've got little teeth, havent they? chickens?' 😂😭

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

I love how excited mike always is in his delivery 😂”😐”😂

[@unomaash9656]

The amount of levels Barry, Mike and Jaime have stepped up their recipes for battles is amazing.

[@RaymondArias]

10:17. I feel you too, James. It's so nice listening to Ben while speaking, no matter what the subject is. You could get lost by just looking at him and listening to his voice.

[@SalsCorner]

Barry's face after he ate the hot wing "I should not have ate this"

[@maggiejackson2160]

I still think about the phrase “It’s fresh because of the cheese” like once a week.

[@sriontimaitra6804]

I'd love to see a Chef's Table or episode that details the differences between different cheffy custards like creme anglaise, creme patissiere, cremeux etc. It's difficult to know when to use which, or what the correct texture for one is. Would adore the info! :D Keep up the great work, guys!

[@blackfearjays2286]

"i am not a turkey" Idk sounds like something a turkey would say

[@haleygrisham752]

"So I'm makin a-" NOPE y'all crack me up 😂

[@cindydesigns]

You guys sure do love ruffling each others feathers.

[@miguelnikorals9739]

Maybe you guys could do a fusion cuisine food battle where you need to have the elements of two cuisines in one meal?

[@Wranghorn]

Miguel Nikorals lol paella burrito outrage does not need to be repeated haha

[@eolsunder]

ben has become my favorite. Not only a good chef, but personable, and he really really really likes food, eating it, judging it, testing it. I just love the look on his face doing contests like this, he chows down the food like I would. A big chow down appetite for food in that teenie tiny body.

[@jetbot3000]

What about the low budget battle? :0

[@punkrocksocks6390]

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[@katheriner10]

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[@bethanytulloch2525]

Sissel +

[@desireegrootbramel2699]

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[@Vyndil]

Not everywhere. Chicken is outrageously expensive where I live.

[@Kassieee95]

"Chickens are the mommies" had me rolling lolol

[@daanzzmeister7178]

I love the fact that Mike can't say aioli properly so he's saying it really fast and hoping nobody'll notice. You can't catch me out Mike- I noticed!

[@Beeg05]

Da AnzzMeister its not an aioli, its saffron and garlic mayo

[@TheNappyGamer]

@@Beeg05 bruh what do you think aioli is? Its mayo and garlic thats aioli saffron or not

[@Beeg05]

@@TheNappyGamer a homemade aioli is an egg yolk slowly emulsifieing oil into it. Some people say it is a mayo but it actually is something else

[@sailorecume]

@@TheNappyGamer It's not aioli at all, aioli is slow emulsion of egg yolk with olive oil ail and lemon. He just ruined the most expansive spice with british "mayonaise"

[@tojissock3160]

Fireblazt isn't mayo also an emulsification of egg yolk and oil

[@pdjinn]

What i love about this the most is how you can perfectly see how James wasn't paying any attention at all at Ben and just picturing him talking in half speed when you guys actually slowed it down.

[@leslie_honest]

they're called buffalo wings because of the city in New York, Buffalo. they were created at the Anchor Bar, a bar in Buffalo.

[@liv-4423]

I love Mike's journey of emotional expressions from 13:17, tentatively waiting for Ben to finish elaborating and announce him the winner 😂

[@lavender_mint]

Dumplings for the next chefs table. Please?

[@SortedFood]

Got any questions for us? We'll try answer.

[@curlywonders]

ultimate dumpling battle?

[@Swishyhead]

SORTEDfood Do you have any tips for getting comfortable in the kitchen/getting over the fear of disaster?

[@SortedFood]

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[@CaitlynSchrepfer]

You guys should do a public Ultimate battle so people can actually taste the food and vote!

[@annabxlrose6563]

The age old question: will Barry ever stick to the battle? 😂

[@SortedFood]

Probbbbably not.

[@Khazandar]

Will Jamie ever do anything not already seen a million times before?

[@niveaulimbo6101]

BeardedDanishViking jamie did sweet mac and cheese

[@Alex-fk9wn]

its a fried chicken battle and Barry fried his chicken, I don't see ur problem

[@veks3637]

he creates the thing, but goes with something out of the box like a burger in a chicken battle

[@vanishankar2146]

10:17 literally went back and played it on half the speed after what James had in mind! Oh it sound pretty good 😂

[@ToastAndJellyfish]

Regarding the CT question and the subject of roasting whole chickens, I always butterfly them to ensure that the breast and leg meat are done at the same time. Everything always ends up perfectly juicy and never dry. Conveniently, also decreases the overall roasting time of the whole bird to roughly 45 minutes to an hour, the same as a bed of chopped root vegetables, which means that I can simply butterfly the chicken and prepare it as I usually do (rub a mixture of ghee, salt, and fresh thyme beneath the skin), lay it directly on top of mixed root vegetables that have been tossed in duck fat, salt, and pepper, and then roast the whole lot. Couldn't be easier and it feeds me for days! Plus I get a roasted chicken carcass for stock.

[@khinweepang]

1:49 Goodness, you should always remove the yellow scaley layer covering the skin. Use the blade of a knife to pry the edges up and clasp it between that and your thumb to peel it off. That's the outer protective scale layer that comes into contact with all the dirt and chicken poo. Probably has an undesirable texture too. Don't waste that delicious chicken skin.

[@whitneymouse]

3:06 lol watching this from NY (about an hour outside of Buffalo, NY where buffalo wings were created) and dying that Barry thinks they were named after the animal instead of the city xD

[@freezemypath4]

When Jamie ask the salmonella question the reactions of everyone in the background are priceless

[@salishasurajram6072]

Oh man, I'd love an ultimate tea battle. I recently started cooking with tea and putting it in desserts, so I'm wondering what kinds of twists you would put on it. How would you make tea a very prominent flavour, in both sweet and savoury dishes? You guys are amazing as usual! Ben as Colonel Sanders = "Ben"tucky Fried Chicken!

[@KiaraSan14]

I miss the "three life long mates go head to head to head"

[@beebruno4517]

me too

[@audoldends6799]

You mean when they welcome you to sorted ultimate battles? Where three life long mates go head to head to head to cook the ultimate dish around a theme? Where their friend and chef Ben will judge them on taste but ultimately you decide who is victorious? Let's do this?

[@whipcrack259]

Who are the original 3?

[@thomasandrewclifford]

it's because they are now mortal enemies.

[@Parazeta]

chicken strips are the clear winner. they have a better meat-to-bun-ratio than the burger and a better meat-to-bone-ratio than the wings

[@theblurredlights]

When I heard Chicken Salad, I thought of two things: - Classic Caesar with Grilled Chicken (and bacon bits) - Shredded Chicken drenched in Mayo, with Macaroni, Carrots, Pineapple tidbits and Raisins--which is a sandwich spread. I was not expecting the salad photo that popped up in the video.

[@rosiecooper8030]

I love how it says "lord of the fries" with a dish with bacon on it (I know that Piggy died, but you can't eat him.)

[@ingriddubbel8468]

However they did eat a pig.

[@DizzyBusy]

Of all your videos, this is the one I rewatch the most 😂 I don't know why.

[@JM_Karting02]

YES I LOVE YOU GUYS. ❤️❤️THESE BATTLES ARE AWESOME

[@vanishankar2146]

Listening to Ben describing the salad at half the speed as James suggested, hilarious and finding the exact moment he had the thought 10:10 with a smile 😂

[@SortedFood]

Half speed audio is really weird - we all sound drunk! Ha

[@Mr0011011]

"Chickens are the mummy" Aww that was cute.

[@amyhatto4420]

This is my favourite battle I think. So many proper laugh out loud moments! All the food looks delish! The big NOPE as Barry is trying to explain chicken is hilarious!

[@gabrielleandres8581]

"Chicken Salad" in the US means something different than in the U.K. #LostInTranslation

[@aeroangel2768]

Gabrielle Andres what is it in the US?

[@ProfOfBirdLaw]

It's typically shredded or diced chicken mixed with mayonnaise and assorted other ingredients like black pepper, mustard, and pickles, or walnuts and apple or cranberries. It's usually served cold in a sandwich.

[@LivingMyHighLife]

Yes! I got so confused when the picture popped up as he was talking about it. That's not the type of chicken salad I was expecting.

[@CaitlynSchrepfer]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@NejiRaven]

+LittleOysterAnnie You mean it's eggcellent? C:

[@som3000]

I love Barry's creativeness and cute quirkiness and most of alll HIS COSTUMESSSSS SOOOO CUTEEE

[@missionhill7863]

I've always thought of Jamie as a THICC version of Barry

[@FLLax11]

Jamie not tossing the wings in a bowl with the sauce hurts my heart so bad. How far they have come

[@linochka64]

Yesss! I love the food battles! Cheesecake battle next? Right in time for Valentine's Day;)

[@kimberlypaz9355]

I absolutely love chicken! I have been watching SORTEDfood for a while now and it's actually one of the reasons as to why I cook most of my meals instead of getting take out. I feel as though that making my own food and preparing my meal really helps in finding my own flavor or satisfying the taste that I crave for. I can control how much I put in and what I put in my food to make it tasty and SORTEDfood has really helped me discover some new flavors and technique. Fried chicken is one of my favorite things to cook and I love spicy food so I would try Jamie's recipe first and then try the others. You guys change the whole concept of video recipes which is why you guys are so entertaining to watch. The attention to every detail within everyone else's recipe like finishing touches, plating, spices used, food presentation, etc. are important key points to keep in mind when cooking for yourself or for friends. The meals made in this video seem really nice and easy to prepare and make for yourself and some friends if you're really craving good food.

[@terryannebastow6837]

Always makes me laugh how Mike doesn’t look exited about battles, nearly seen them all joe and he always looks the same 🤣

[@hollyelizabeth6956]

I love Mikes happiness and surprise when his sauce tastes good

[@ariel3725]

each dish looks great. although I have to say I'm a bit biased towards buffalo chicken wings.

[@mtlbiketech7960]

Hate to say it but Ben finally did it, he finally taught Barry, Jamie and Mike how to cook and it only took what like 7 years... You guys are some of the best keep it up.

[@jep9092]

ultimate Ramen battle like if you agree

[@theyoungfalconer8054]

Jade Dragon ur a genius

[@moonyriot]

YEAH

[@theyoungfalconer8054]

If they don't do it I will unsubscribe I swear. I'll do I'm crazy

[@jep9092]

Hamza Ahmed well thank you I do try to be smarterererer

[@purplepixy5000]

But 2 versions, college (on a budget) and more posh.

[@TwinMamaCrafts]

I don't think they meant chicken on a salad, but chicken salad. Kind of like potato salad but with chicken. Normally has a mayo/mustard based sauce with herbs and celery, carrot, and onion.

[@Orangerandomness]

I really want to try these recipes, but I'm too CHICKEN. Perhaps I'll just stick to BEAKING cakes for now. But hey, they all WINGERS in my book, so maybe I'll give em a THIGH!

[@justboycrazy45]

George Dersley Your pun game is EGGS-SELENT! LOL

[@HerroDawg270]

Don't get cocky with your puns now.

[@klippeisnothere]

You'll never get laid making puns like those

[@masonwilliams2859]

George Dersley that really ruffled my feathers

[@RMGrmgryfry1024479]

George Dersley at first gave this comment a thumbs up.. Then i read the whole thing and changed my mind...

[@crinpwinters5510]

How are these vids so rewatchable!!! What a mad crew! Ebbers is absolutely classic, understated hilarity

[@plexigla]

Chicken Mike is giving me LIFE.

[@nicoleclark4571]

Just recently found this channel so now I'm having a sortedfood marathon. absolutely love the variety in each video! ❤️

[@DalgonaC]

Mike won it hands down. Sorry guys. It looked amazing and the ingredients were great. #teamMike

[@teologen]

Chimmy89 Except the fact that most of the viewers can’t afford to make it, of course. A small jar of saffron is £75.

[@violetskies14]

@@teologen it's not tho... you can get saffron in sainsburys for like £4

[@teologen]

@@violetskies14 Yes, less than a gram. It’s £2.50 for 0.4 grams. That gives a kilo price of £6,250.

[@violetskies14]

@@teologen but most people can afford the amount you need to make this mayo. It's an expensive spice but very little goes a long way.

[@animegodz6981]

3:38 imagine waking up to that at night *shivers*

[@parthgautam15]

Is that four seasons by vivaldi playing when chefs table comes on?

[@skilllessbacon]

@Ben I partially think that the question about a chicken salad was referring to a chicken salad with mayo and seasoning that youd put in a sandwich. The chicken salad from a chicken salad sandwich. Id love to see you guys make that.

[@lets.get.intoit.]

Mike's face at 12:51 I'm dead xD

[@hotelmario510]

It's amazing going back and watching these old videos and seeing how good the Normals have got at cooking!

[@zinasoldat]

I think you really missed a golden opportunity by not saying 'lord of the wings' even once.

[@ChrisPBacon-dk4kz]

It said lord of the wings at 11:35

[@criskp6861]

@@ChrisPBacon-dk4kz just saw it too

[@Khazandar]

Jamie's not that clever.

[@bcaye]

In the sexies.

[@T_C.]

Mike at the end of the video just grinning blurrily in the background, that's too hilarious!

[@deltableu]

They are called buffalo wings because they we're originally created in Buffalo, NY =] Love from Denver, CO ALSO Barry, I really want your chicken suit 😬

[@cosmicthistle4269]

I’ve watched this video several times, but I keep coming back to it because of that thumbnail! Oh my god it looks so good!!

[@mitchelmango]

yuuumm. That looks like the sesame street chicken

[@cryptidofoz]

This video is honestly really helpful because it gives me dinner ideas outside of just freaking oven-frying chicken all the time. And even that I have a habit of over-cooking. this is great ^.^

[@Damaged262]

Hey knuckleheads, Buffalo Sauce is made with "Frank's Red Hot", it adds flavor, not just heat. Have a great day :-)

[@CherienoOnah]

I keep coming back for that crispy burger recipe

[@rogo23]

I'm noticing an ever so slight theme with the butter milk....ever so slightly

[@Tarritoz]

they explained it before in another video, to why they use it, it was something about it breaking down the proitein in the chicken making it more tender or something. I've tried it a few times and it upped my seasoning for chicken. now don't take my word for it since coca cola also breaks down protein so I could just have confused the two.

[@candaceshih7630]

I've actually made the chicken fries multiple times as like an easy snack for friends and everyone always loves it

[@beingsodone]

Honestly I know Ben is meant to be the KFC guy but my first thought was President Snow from the Hunger Games

[@RaymondArias]

May the odds be ever in your flavor. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zoyacherkasova4125]

Not gonna lie, this is probably my favorite Ultimate Battle video to this day. Not gonna lie. Chef vs. chef ramen battle is a close second.

[@theweeedeater]

My favorite are the hot wings because I like seeing Ben in pain!!!

[@erikjanes388]

Man. I played back the chicken salad recipe during Chefs table at half speed like James mentioned and it was very funny

[@Sonics1DiscordKitten]

that's a weird looking duck

[@brentnuevo2321]

Played Ben's Chicken Salad answer at half speed as per James' suggestion. Was not disappointed.

[@qmmaru]

ben is one of my favorite people alive tbh

[@Hensynslose]

I just noticed Barry turns around and says "yeah?" when Mike says "basil"

[@jauntycube6875]

Of course Barry didn't think the name of his burger through

[@EFXable]

Tip for making tender and moist chicken: Brining. Use a solution of 1-1.5-10 parts salt-sugar-water (100g salt, 150g sugar, 1000g water). Marinate for 1 hour. Done

[@Corn22]

could you do a plant-based battle? it'd be fun to see the boys out of their usual element and see what they can create(-:

[@DoctorPetrie]

they did make a vegan battle a while back

[@DoorSCARF]

this needs to be boosted! Great idea! Can't hide behind bacon!

[@fullup91]

They...made.. a tree?

[@Corn22]

Cornwall you know there are other things that are plants besides trees that we eat right? LOL

[@alexanderwillfor]

Nuclear power plant?

[@velozityzero5161]

I watch this just to feel hungry and envy the food you’ve made

[@lovefromjuliaxo]

Could barely hear James on Chef's table!

[@jimmeier547]

Your bleu cheese dipping sauce was pretty much spot on. You can also use either lemon or lime juice as the acidic component if you want. As to the wings, if you want TRUE Buffalo wings, aka what are served around Buffalo NY where they originated at the Anchor Bar, you need three components. Wings, Frank's Redhot Sauce (which is a cayenne pepper sauce) and butter. You fry the wings, and while the wings are frying you melt a stick of butter into the Frank's sauce. The more butter you have in relation to the Redhot will determine how hot it comes out. The more butter, the hotter it will be as the butter allows the hot sauce to cling to the wing better. No flour needed to dredge the wing into. No buttermilk, no sugar etc. Fry the wings, toss in the butter/Redhot sauce and serve. The celery (and also carrot) sticks were served on the side. One as a sort of pallet cleansing/cooling, but more so, because when the Anchor bar came up on the spur of the moment for something so serve, that is all they had on hand was wings, hotsauce, butter, blue cheese dressing, and celery.

[@BarberDrums]

This video really was eggcelent. I'm only yoking It cracked me up

[@patriciamartins5741]

Hi guys, I love your videos! I would really like to see a Chefs Table dedicated to mushrooms :)

[@jordannoellezimmer]

that's the best barrys ever looked

[@EmilyJelassi]

love mike's recipe. the addition of saffron to the aioli is a great idea!

[@aknee3042]

Barry’s face of disgust whole eating Jamie’s dish is impeccable

[@sillymangoman]

Terrible pun, fuck you, take this like

[@Jep324]

"No apostrophe, no lawsuit" LOL Brilliant!!