The Best Chicken Breast You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- Chicken breast doesn't need to be dry and stringy! Sharing some juicy bits of knowledge and technique, professional chef Frank Proto teaches you how to make a perfectly succulent chicken breast on this edition of Epicurious 101.
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Director: Mel Ibarra
Director of Photography: Joel Kingsbury
Editor: JC Scruggs
Talent: Frank Proto
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Culinary Researcher and Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao
Culinary Producer: Kat Boytsova
Culinary Associate Producer: Biba Clark
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt
Audio: Kurt Pierce
Production Assistant: Emmanuel Dominguez
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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0:00 Chicken Breast 101
0:25 Chapter One - Prepping The Chicken
2:09 Chapter Two - Cooking The Chicken
6:13 Chapter Three - Making The Pan Sauce
10:11 Plate and Taste
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Quite honestly, Frank Proto is my *favorite* chef-instructor on CZcams. His instructions are perfectly detailed _and_ he seems like a really nice guy.
100% agree
thats exactly what i was thinking
I stop and watch his videos for those reasons too!
For me, it's not so much the detail, but the why. Frank talks about what he's thinking about while cooking and why he's doing what he's doing.
@@brian-px1bb That’s a better characterization. The “why” is actually what I meant. Thanks! 👍
Gonna make a surprise dinner for my wife today!
how sweet 🤗
@@cometleijon964 Not Sweet It's Delicious Just a Reminder don't mess up the kitchen 😅
Nice, remember not to surprise her with the dishes and clean up.
Make sure to leave everything for her to cleanup!
I’ll give her dessert
Frank you've changed my life. I just cooked the most tender chicken ever, after only being able to make stringy overcooked garbage chicken. Thank you.
It might be tad bit unorthodox, but I've noticed some marinating in milk can make the taste juicier, creamier. Also milk can help creating the crust.
I just made this. I also cleaned the kitchen after. My wife said thank you. That was the best chicken I’ve had. For the sauce I didn’t have shallots or garlic so made with white onions and Serrano peppers
Those little tips he threw in there like freebies: “ watch the bubble”, “the bouncy”, “check sauces thickness with spoon” are actually valuable tips that only master classed chef who has cooked a very long time can share. Yet he shared it, for free
Except the whole "bouncy" thing is bs
@@mop0014 except it isnt lol
Oh we’re forever in debt. Owe him my life for sharing his precious secrets..
@@mop0014bs? Have you ever cooked before?
His chicken was dry on the sides and still pink in the thiccker middle part he tried to hide it but u can see it watch again when he dresses the plate
Wow! A knowledgeable chef without an ego. I really like this guy. Basic techniques but so fundamental.
Looking at you Gordan Ramsey
i mean, he did just say my grandmother made dry and stringy chicken... when she most certainly did not.
agreed. the overly tattooed, heavy "personality," cultured indifference, kind of chef is played out
there are better smaller channels that explain thing more clearly. with more science in the mix.
@@jumpsurfer Well, Gordon Ramsay is a world renowned chef. This guy is a culinary teacher and caterer, would be odd if they had the same ego :P
I eat a very specific diet for a sport I’m involved in.. with that being said, I’ve been eating chicken & rice for MONTHS! And I’m finding it difficult to get the food down. Watched this tutorial a little begrudgingly, honestly. BUT WOW! Best chicken I’ve EVER made!!
Love how Frank explains everything in detail. He’s a great teacher!. Love how Frank explains everything in detail. He’s a great teacher!.
I have watched a LOT of online cooking. I think this chef has one of the absolute best vibes and energies for teaching. The pacing is perfect the instructions are clear as possible.
Try Chef Jean Pierre too
💯
Not really.
Nahhhhh Leave my grandma out of this Frank
This comment 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
This
Exactly. Noone makes better dinners then grandma.
My Grandma? You know my Grandma? You don't. You don't know her. Leave her out of this.
"Chef's Snack"...gotta love it😂
this guy looks well fed, i trust him😄
so does cooking with jack show
Chef Proto, you have a gift for speaking and teaching. Excellent video on the basics; I look forward to more. Thank you!
Love how Frank explains everything in detail. He’s a great teacher!
Rule 1… don’t share raw and cooked utensils
No. Check your intelligence.
@@ericwoods6286🤓 "check your intelligence"
Meh.
Frank, you are one the best cookery teachers. You radiate calm and "you can do this", you explain the reason for everything you do and provide all the tips we'd need, and you make everyone know they can do it.
I honestly love this its a really simple dish to understand the fundamentals of cooking chicken. Alot of people will criticize saying wheres the flavor or spices but they don't understand that not everything needs 20 spices especially if your having sides that can clash with your over seasoned chicken. Smh some people just wont understand
I too am a chef. I've been working in the industry almost 20 years and I got to be honest a paprika couldn't hurt.
@@GothicTeaVeaWon't the paprika burn in the hot pan? Honestly I've always baked my chicken, so this recipe will be the first time I cook it on the stovetop 😬 I am not a chef, I'm a beginner trying to learn.
Very well said.
That’s goofy
This guy is such a great chef and communicator, he is so articulate in his teachings,everything he’s taught me has come out money! He is a one of the best chefs a lot of people don’t know about. My hidden culinary treasure !
There is something about the way THIS Chef teaches that just “clicks”. I always say this to myself with every video of him I watch. Great job as always…💯
That chef really knows how to teach, amazing consideration for all those who don’t know to how cook. Amazing 🤩
Wow, the best instructor I've seen. I appreciate your straight, simple talk, and your directness. Not a lot of jibber jabber. Only key information. Will be trying this chicken, and I can't wait to watch your other videos. Thanks. You make this recipe seem doable.
I made this tonight for my family. It was a big hit! My wife loved it and my picky kids finished it off. Thank you!!
Calling cps
@antonionkfranco how u get that brown color? I always just get a little bit brown and the rest was white color. Any tips?
@@moin6067 I’ve been watching a bunch of cooking videos and noticed the cooks use a lot more oil/ butter than I had been using. I started using more evoo and that crispy golden brown surface appeared.
@@j.elcarnicero9250 ha ha chicken protective services?
@@j.elcarnicero9250creeper
You’re always the best at giving clear and concise instructions, while also explaining the reasoning behind it. Thank you Frank!
the best driving instructor
Handling raw chicken while touching everything like the pepper grinder without washing his hands. Very clear and concise instructions on how to cross contaminate everything 😂
@@lukebrady65 almost like video editing is a thing...
@@medkatyt you can clearly see him handling chicken and touching things. WTF is wrong with you ?
@@lukebrady65Grow up 😊😂
Glad to hear a Chef say they love the flavor of parsley! Highly underated as a fresh herb that adds a bright herbiness to just about any savory dish without taking over with too much of it's own flavor.
Thanks Chef Frank!! I can't wait to make this- and finally feel like I might be able to master a simple yet flavorful chicken recipe. Well done, Chef!
I just made this tonight and it was fabulous! Very easy to make. I'm not the best cook. I have to follow a recipe and watching him and listening to explanations of why he does things a certain way made this recipe turn out perfectly. Thank you!
Loved how simple it was to cook with only a few ingredients and how delicious and great the end result was! ❤
Chef Proto does a great job in sharing his techniques! Simple, direct and pack with flavor!
This was an awesome video! Frank’s instructions were so easy and clear to understand! Thank you chef!
Love all great tips and techniques throughout your videos like this. Not just picking up great recipes but gain inestimable knowledge to add one's overall cooking skill set! Great stuff
My gramma(RIP) and my mom are excellent cooks.
Made this for my wife and I last night - it was excellent. The citrus notes on that sauce make it so wonderful!
Loved how simple it was to cook with only a few ingredients and how delicious and great the end result was!
1:46 Frank: Whenever you season, you want to start really high
Me: okay... *pulls out a blunt*
😂😂
OMG! Too Funny, roflol !
🏆
(... and I don't partake, have an adverse reaction to it, wish I could though, occasional use is likely very healthy)
Frank is so helpful and knowledgeable! Always love seeing his cooking. I have always wondered how cooks let meat rest without it getting too cold to enjoy warm meat.
"I have always wondered how cooks let meat rest without it getting too cold to enjoy warm meat" Me too!
After watching this video, I make this all the time now, and it’s delicious! Makes me feel like a fancy chef every time.
I made it just how you explain to do it, and it came out. Perfect! Thank you. Loving these quick week night meals.
It's 9am and I'm starving already, looks simple and delicious! I love your videos because you detail technique and then explain the 'why' behind it. Context makes a difference!
This dude rules. Love the general cooking best practices that he sprinkles in with the specific instructions for the dish.
Hey, don't disrespect my grandma! Lol
😂😂
Don't disrespect Grannies! End off!
A protocooks episode on epicurious? i dig it, as long as frank is getting paid properly LOL
Made this yesterday. The chicken was perfect and the sauce was incredibly tasty. Thanks for this recipe!
This is actually incredible. So much care, so much love for the craft ♥️
We love you, Frank. Super reassuring to see the chicken done almost as exactly as I've learned to over time, but that was such a clean walk through of a pan sauce - the bit I always mess up!
I'd say add the butter during the last minutes and turn the heat down or off. Because if the sauce is cooking hot you're just melting the butter into it, instead of emulsifying.
FRANK!!!! I will watch literally any food video with Frank in it. He makes me want to go to culinary school, only to have him as my teacher lol.
I LOVED THE RECIPE. JUST SALT AND PEPPER! AMAZING
Just stumbled across this channel. This guy is great. He has definitely found his true calling. Thank you Frank!
I love the way you detail the directions! Super easy to follow and helpful! It looks beautiful and delicious. Thank you for the lovely video!😊
Frank always knows how to make me hungry! Always loved seeing his insightful cooking methods on channel as well!
Just made these and they’re so juicy and perfect. Thank you for always keeping it nice and simple chef.
yes, I like this recipe too.
I really appreciated all of the detailed explanations as to why you do things and not just rushing through a demo
Great video because he explains the "WHY" behind why and when you do things while preparing one's meal!! Thanks!
I like gently browning the chicken, then taking it out still raw. Then when I build a sauce, I can move the chicken back to braise in the sauce and become tender.
Excellent! Just what I needed to know. Thank you, Chef Proto! Great video. I'm going to make this tonight with some lemon juice.
For a richer sauce, I would add: mushrooms fried with the shallots, then a little Dijon mustard, white wine, a dash of cognac or brandy, and finish off with some heavy cream on low simmer. Then add to a roux.
Love Frank explain everything. He is a great teacher!
Just came across this guy…very concise instructions delivered in a friendly manner…I’m liking this😊
One of the best chicken saute tutorials I've ever seen. Bravo 🎉
Frank is an awesome chef on CZcams
So many great tips and tricks in this video that will just make you a better/more efficient chef OVER TIME. And realizing what he’s saying are things you have already picked up/know is encouraging that one is making progress
This is the kind of instruction I like regardless the subject, calm, thorough, detailed and friendly. You, sir, have a new subscriber!
Thank you so much. I love how you give such great advice about techniques and stuff that I can carry over to other dishes. You're a great teacher and very helpful. 😃
I really like how Frank explains his cooking skills, I feel like he’s very patient and kind in real life, he reminds me of my dad
What outstanding instruction! Thank you for including the critical elements which “make the difference”!
As always, Frank comes through with tasty ideas.
Great tutorial!
Very informative and helpful.
Must try it! Thanks chef!
This was SUPREMELY helpful!!! Thank you for being such a great teacher!!
LOL Always cook your chicken to 165 f. 8/10
Let's get cooking. I'm a CIA Executive Chef / Chef Instructor ,
many decades running fine dining @ hotels and resorts.
First time I've seen this guy but that is one of the best step by step cooking video I've seen!
Oh, that looks delicious! And, Chef Frank, I'm with you on the flavour of parsley! I keep some in in a pot over the winter, and have it growing on my balcony all summer so I almost always have fresh on hand.
Love the detailed explanations of everything!
You rock! 😅.
I really love your prep process. You are enjoyable to watch. 🙏 Thank you so much. 😊
This is nice. Thank you for including some very basic advice for the rookie cook. And I especially appreciate the pan sauce bit since I have never tried it before but certainly will try it now.
Chef Proto, excellent presentation! ❤
Just made this- what a knockout!! Gladly adding this to my repertoire. Seriously thank you, absolutely delicious.
Thank you for all details and techniques chef!
Everything he does is spot-on! I've got a lot of experience making a chicken + pan sauce like this and I picked up some nice tips, like delaying the lemon juice to the end.
Lol
Dont forget the part where you eat the chicken cold after it sits 20 mins wierdo lmao
@@jdizzle3642You can put in back in the pan for 20 seconds and it's hot again
Thank you! You rock! If I could master this I'd be set for life.
Wow, I just tried it, and it works extremely! Thnx🤜🤛
Used this technique earlier and it worked incredibly well!!! I’ve never made chicken this juicy before thank you so much! 😊
I stumbled upon this last night and tried it today. I forgot to pat the chicken so it wasn't very crispy but otherwise, it was perfect! Super soft and moist, I couldn't believe it. Thank you!!
Edit: I only made the chicken for my daily lunchtime salad, not the sauce.
Mad Props and thank you to Chef Frank. The techniques he shows off so effortlessly in this video include the longer ways those of us who don't neccesarily have it all together can use to make something comparably close. Did my own iteration on this today and was blown away by how well it worked on the first try. I have to cheat and use a thermometer, but it turned out super. The pan sauce notes are enough by themselves to watch and try at least once. Again; thank you kind sir. Your sharing of knowledge enriches those of us who desire to try for ourselves.
i love the way he explaining things, so easy to understand. love this channel!
This is seriously the best skillet Chicken video ive seen you actually say every single step and leave nothing out!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯💯🎄🎄🔥
Simple but absolutely perfect. Nothing new for me but I really enjoyed it. Thanks Chef
I was sitting here being irked about not getting any new information out of the video, but your comment is spot-on. Just because I knew it doesn't mean everyone did, and there's nothing wrong with the video itself.
@@LunarisDreamwhy would you watch it if you already knew how to cook it
Mmmm cold chicken
@@LOLLYPOPPEhow would they know they're not going to learn anything unless they watch it?
Made this tonight. The chicken was super juicy and cooked perfectly. And that sauce was amazing. Didn’t have any lemons and only had dried parsley. But it still came out delicious. Poured the remaining sauce on top of some white rice I made. 10/10
Beautiful, thank you for sharing your experience
Frank, you are a genius. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I made this today and it's phenomenal. That sauce is 🤯
Beautifully done. Thank you, Chef.
i love Frank! Great chef, great tips!
It is really perfect , what a chef you are❤
You explain the recipe like no other chefs I have seen before
You are professional and kind
You tell the way with resions
However others don't.
Your cooking Techniques are that amazing
With All our respect
Thank you chef
🙏⚘
Frank, You're a great instructor! Thanks for the videos
I loved your video, you have taught me top cook a simple dish without skipping steps and with the kindest demeanor, thank you!!!
Hello Laura
How are you doing today?
This is fantastic! I could watch this chef all day! Thanks
Thank you Can’t wait to make this pan sauce. Yum🤩
I’ve never seen someone that detailed in explaining proper cooking, perfect 101 instructions, hats off chef! 🫡
Wow! Perfect cooking directions...i love how you explain the reasons for why you wanna do things a certain way. Excellent video and it looks delicious, im gonna try it. Thank you so much!!
Wow this was an amazing recipe! As someone who’s an air fryer cook this was super easy to make
We love chef Frank!
This more than a recipe it's more of educational cooking tutorial video lot of valuable cooking tips in the video felt like at culinary school with this video 👍👍
This was VERY helpful. Truly appreciated it.
Finally learning to cook, I started off trying to make the salmon based on the video you made, and I made a perfect salmon fillet first time… for my dog. Have yet to replicate it for anyone, and every time I try I manage to find new ways to bungle it.
Made this chicken first time and every time after that flawlessly. Got me actually looking forward to eating instead of buying takeout every other night like I have been up till now. Great instructional video, will 100% be referencing more of these as I expand my cooking skills