How Pecking House's Chili Fried Chicken Became a Smash Hit in NYC - The Experts

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2022
  • Chef Eric Huang’s Pecking House went from a pandemic pop-up to one of New York’s premiere destinations for fried chicken. By blending flavors from his Taiwanese upbringing with traditional fried chicken, he and his team serve some of the city’s most sought after fried chicken and fried chicken sandwiches.
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  • @dosepipesutututu
    @dosepipesutututu Před rokem +1580

    He needs his own cooking show, such an articulate and well spoken chef!

    • @NYCharlie718
      @NYCharlie718 Před rokem +16

      I grew up about 10 blocks away from this place. Legit never ate there before and then all of a sudden I see this news pop up a few months ago and am shocked. Pretty cool to see something like this pop up in my neighborhood.

    • @leroyjenkins6247
      @leroyjenkins6247 Před rokem

      ​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Fçk off m8. go repent with your ped0 priests

    • @pink1536
      @pink1536 Před rokem

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ actual schizo

    • @burksregime315
      @burksregime315 Před rokem +1

      In essence, he does.

    • @gregsage8886
      @gregsage8886 Před rokem

      USA ain ready for a Asian dude to have a TV show to prejudice

  • @shreddersaurusrex323
    @shreddersaurusrex323 Před rokem +2590

    He really gave a lot of pointers for overall cooling chicken at home. Some ppl are tight lipped with their seasonings/process.

    • @gregoryhouser3950
      @gregoryhouser3950 Před rokem +136

      Yes because you can give everyone a recipes and they will all have different outcomes, they perfected the process that’s why no one else can recreate it

    • @cali4806
      @cali4806 Před rokem +22

      Confidence right there

    • @muhammadizzat6218
      @muhammadizzat6218 Před rokem +45

      @@gregoryhouser3950 to be honest asian just put everything based on feeling, pretty sure he already knew how much he need and don't need a ratio

    • @riottonitedragon8344
      @riottonitedragon8344 Před rokem +3

      Tight lip 🥵

    • @cmm3338
      @cmm3338 Před rokem +22

      @@muhammadizzat6218 That's not just Asians lol, that's called being a chef..

  • @BOBMAN1980
    @BOBMAN1980 Před rokem +301

    THIS is what it is all about.
    I've cooked in fine dining for over 15-years. I really dig on the chefs who are careful in their sourcing out, their preparation of ingredients, the presentation, the ambiance. . .creating an experience that one can only get under such situations.
    But this guy--Chef Eric Huang--taking his culinary knowledge, the comforts of what he's grown up with (i.e. his heritage), and a skillset that can likely rival anyone who's worked in 'haute'. . .and tossing it all up and keeping only what he wants, adding what he likes, and pulling it all off in a borrowed kitchen. . .to make food that is both adventurous, novel, AND accessible.
    Bro. . .
    SO MANY PROPS TO YOU!

  • @Cordial_Lump
    @Cordial_Lump Před rokem +889

    why am i getting emotional over this fried chicken... just the way he interacts with his staff and explains things with such confidence and zen... what a great guy ;_;

    • @likeasambud9817
      @likeasambud9817 Před rokem +13

      Because youre a typical gen z

    • @Cordial_Lump
      @Cordial_Lump Před rokem +22

      @@likeasambud9817 *millennial but fun guess

    • @badnoodlez
      @badnoodlez Před rokem +15

      @@Cordial_Lump I feel the same way. I'm about to hit 31 and I decided to become a teacher bc I met enough people like this chef.

    • @Cordial_Lump
      @Cordial_Lump Před rokem +6

      @@badnoodlez more power to you. we need more good teachers. I wish america valued them more like other countries :/

    • @vidhanp482
      @vidhanp482 Před rokem +3

      Good on you lmao

  • @NicholasLYang
    @NicholasLYang Před rokem +428

    The chicken is incredible but oh man I wish they had talked about the sides. So freaking good. The bean salad has to be one of the best salads I've ever had. Perfectly cooked beans, little bits of mushroom and celery, and this fantastic black vinegar dressing.

    • @danielmizrahi9629
      @danielmizrahi9629 Před rokem +1

      how is the price?

    • @LottoLogista
      @LottoLogista Před rokem +35

      @@danielmizrahi9629 they are NOT cheap but the food is delicious

    • @AerysBat
      @AerysBat Před rokem +27

      The inventive, masterfully executed sides are where the Eleven Madison Park heritage really shines through. The mashed potatoes are straight up manna

    • @doc-vg9lq
      @doc-vg9lq Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@LottoLogista how much?

  • @defjam1310
    @defjam1310 Před rokem +54

    What’s really impressive is that he started this during the beginning of COVID. It has to be very good for a startup to have survived

  • @anthonyanonymous234
    @anthonyanonymous234 Před rokem +144

    That shot with the chili dripping off the chicken 🍗 Has me convinced this is the best fried chicken I’ve never tried 😂😂🥲

  • @skoomskaa
    @skoomskaa Před rokem +99

    6:30 - the irony is that this is actually the correct way to caramelize sugar. "Just heat up sugar until it turns the color I want it to turn". Nailed it!

    • @daimaoza832
      @daimaoza832 Před rokem +1

      Well … tbh you not supposed to move the sugar 🫣

    • @schyracollbrande1900
      @schyracollbrande1900 Před rokem +3

      @@daimaoza832 i once did that and it turns so bad. The sugar burns then blackened 🤣. It smells sweet but the taste is bitter. First time doing that. I now succeed in creating it by lowering the heat.

  • @zankaa8031
    @zankaa8031 Před rokem +613

    Okay I like that he distinguished between crispy and crunchy because I've never thought of them as two different things but they definitely are.

    • @YourXLNC
      @YourXLNC Před rokem +47

      There's actually a quote that he said in another video: "Crispy is the front of your teeth, crunchy is the back of your teeth."

    • @phongle1772
      @phongle1772 Před rokem +2

      Captain crunch is NOT crispy.

    • @dangerousfelon
      @dangerousfelon Před rokem

      No you halfwit. They aren't. They're literally synonyms. The guy is making crap up and you people just buy it for some reason. It's actually kind of incredible how easily stupid people like you can be misled 😂 apparently people can just change the meaning of words on the fly now and everyone else will agree if they're a chef

    • @dangerousfelon
      @dangerousfelon Před rokem

      ​@Your XLNC and thats made up nonsense. Use a dictionary sometime kid. They're synonyms.

    • @leonardilifter
      @leonardilifter Před rokem +13

      @@dangerousfelonwow you seem like such a pleasant person god bless you

  • @BebehCookieIcecream
    @BebehCookieIcecream Před rokem +166

    Eric is a gem of a chef and holds a lot of integrity. Love this.

  • @femmeofsubstance
    @femmeofsubstance Před rokem +89

    He is so articulate ! It is very nice to listen to him and to his information !

  • @Highland_Moo
    @Highland_Moo Před rokem +29

    What an awesome guy. If I had the money, I’d fly from here in Scotland to NY to eat that gorgeous looking chicken! Total respect for the guy sharing his method etc - so many people wouldn’t do that and the fact he does proves to me he’s a genuinely decent guy. I hope he has a long happy life of making others happy with his creations 👍🏻

    • @FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL
      @FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL Před 9 měsíci +1

      Same lol, there;s few times when I'd actually want to get on a plane to travel just to eat at a specific restaurant. This is one of those times

  • @SlapMyGorillaGorilla
    @SlapMyGorillaGorilla Před rokem +576

    Awhhh yes, another well put together episode I can eat on my lunch break and daydream about. Thank you Eater for cranking these videos out!

    • @mattbuzzno7402
      @mattbuzzno7402 Před rokem

      Same

    • @Dimaz42
      @Dimaz42 Před rokem +19

      glad to see other men of culture that like to eat while watching foodie video 🤣

    • @Stoic_Cat_
      @Stoic_Cat_ Před rokem +7

      @@Dimaz42 watching good food makes your own food taste better LOL

  • @richrcwx1685
    @richrcwx1685 Před rokem +17

    The only thing that would make me happier than watching his dedication would be to eat some of that chicken

  • @AlphaJuliett
    @AlphaJuliett Před rokem +19

    Humble and no nonsence. Wish you all the success in the world my dude!

  • @amerikanbear757
    @amerikanbear757 Před rokem +95

    Hes the first unpretentious chef I've seen in ages. The future is looking bright in gastronomy

    • @fillbill2454
      @fillbill2454 Před rokem +14

      idk man have you seen any of eaters other videos? all the head chefs seem like cool and pretty unpretentious people

    • @kndkos9435
      @kndkos9435 Před rokem +1

      Genuinely curious. What do you mean by pretentious chefs?

    • @fillbill2454
      @fillbill2454 Před rokem +1

      @@kndkos9435 someone who is full of themselves

    • @amerikanbear757
      @amerikanbear757 Před rokem

      @@kndkos9435 well, I never said pretentious did I?

    • @kndkos9435
      @kndkos9435 Před rokem +5

      @@amerikanbear757 Well you did say unpretentious which is just the opposite. Tryin to sound smart or smth LOL

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 Před rokem +155

    Sure looked good to me. Way to get it done in and making the most of what you got. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @burhansharif900
    @burhansharif900 Před rokem +8

    Superb documentary and first person film! Loved every bit of this video ..bravo!

  • @stormengine3261
    @stormengine3261 Před rokem +66

    Dang that chili sauce fried chicken sandwich looks awesome!! I need to find this place

  • @GKP999
    @GKP999 Před rokem +97

    Food brings people together. Through food I learn that regardless of races and ethnicities, we have more in common than differences!

    • @ssuwandi3240
      @ssuwandi3240 Před rokem +1

      Nope. Only Simpleton will think that way. Just suss it. Grow up first.

    • @capstar633
      @capstar633 Před rokem +1

      I want to go have him teach me some cooking skills. Love his ways!

    • @GKP999
      @GKP999 Před rokem +5

      @@ssuwandi3240 You are such a breath of fresh air!

  • @cookiekirkland8689
    @cookiekirkland8689 Před rokem +70

    Chef Eric you can tell u really enjoy making this food. The look and the details that go into this food allows us to see u in action. Your excitement is obvious and ur big smile says it all. Thank u for sharing, Warmly Cookie 🎹

  • @bobbykeene12
    @bobbykeene12 Před rokem +41

    I've watched this episode three times now- a lot to unpack. Riffing on this tomorrow. Thanks Chef!

  • @hannahlee152
    @hannahlee152 Před rokem +181

    i watched him on another program. we need more of chef eric huang! seems like such a genuine, down to earth guy with much to offer to the world!

    • @02honeydew
      @02honeydew Před rokem +7

      I was thinking to myself that he looked and sounded familiar, I finally remembered it was that episode on Munchies

    • @Lost_Hwasal
      @Lost_Hwasal Před rokem +1

      I love that he is trying to elevate chinese cooking to a fine level of dining. We need more east-asian cusine that is highly regarded.

  • @elonhawkstein8156
    @elonhawkstein8156 Před rokem +6

    This made my mouth water it looks and sounds so good. I swear I can almost smell the fired chicken and chili seasoning

  • @DJJAE
    @DJJAE Před rokem +25

    What a great video. Congrats to Chef Eric. Truly inspiring.

  • @shreykatiyar936
    @shreykatiyar936 Před rokem +23

    My mind blocked every noise, even his voice, soon as they started serving. It looked that good.

  • @toniprice6110
    @toniprice6110 Před rokem +3

    I really enjoy watching cooking people real passion

  • @Willpiggy
    @Willpiggy Před rokem +4

    This guy is so articulate. Such great use of vocabulary

  • @roderickbranch759
    @roderickbranch759 Před rokem +2

    Truly enjoyed this video. Thank you

  • @shortstuff611
    @shortstuff611 Před rokem +136

    I had the Peking House fried chicken dinner back in 2021 after a long wait and totally loved it! I also recently tried the recipe shared by chef Huang through Eater and it came out very close to the original. One item that doesn’t get enough credit is the dirty fried rice. I just think that the chicken liver fried rice was one of the best things I tried and I’m still trying to make it close to Chef’s version. I hope to see more videos on Chef Huang and wish him the best!

  • @thedeepdaerk
    @thedeepdaerk Před rokem +4

    He looks so happy in a room full of fried chicken; this was brilliant btw.

  • @vt-yp7yq
    @vt-yp7yq Před rokem +10

    I may have to take a small road trip to NYC for this. 🤔 The amount of care and creativity looks amazing.

  • @vin7281
    @vin7281 Před rokem +4

    Thank you Eater for this, it’s great to hear it from the restaurant owner/chef themselves than a host. You guys rock!

  • @marca4443
    @marca4443 Před rokem +5

    This was really beautiful & meaningful

  • @ebagthegr8
    @ebagthegr8 Před rokem +6

    Looks so good!

  • @mirnesvelic8196
    @mirnesvelic8196 Před rokem +6

    i would absolutely devour one of those..maybe two. well done chef!

  • @WoodlandThrash
    @WoodlandThrash Před rokem

    Great chef. Love when they don’t knock how it’s originally done but build on it. 👌🏻

  • @CrunchyButtBurger
    @CrunchyButtBurger Před rokem +35

    Super legit guy. Looks delicious!

  • @kiensane2670
    @kiensane2670 Před rokem +1

    It cracks me up how he says staranise. lmao Love his energy

  • @bigfriz1229
    @bigfriz1229 Před rokem +4

    That chicken and that chicken burger looks AMAZING.

  • @Chibodian
    @Chibodian Před rokem +1

    His fish tattoo at the end was pretty sick too. I love it all the care and taste and quality of fine dining with the casual chill laid back quality of the Everyman.

  • @thedeeprot
    @thedeeprot Před rokem +328

    that looks insanely good

    • @OhDeeDoubleU
      @OhDeeDoubleU Před rokem +1

      WUB WUB WUB

    • @elith6930
      @elith6930 Před rokem +2

      He showed the recipe on munchies too!

    • @ABigFatGuy
      @ABigFatGuy Před rokem +2

      It is! I wish they did some more features on the sides which were also phenomenal.

    • @MyKeeP81
      @MyKeeP81 Před rokem +1

      It is insanely good

  • @omefea8501
    @omefea8501 Před rokem +9

    I wish this place and these people a long time of success. My lord, that just got better and better. Their restaurant gonna be flyyyyyyyy...!!

  • @mrj6
    @mrj6 Před dnem +1

    Great chef, wished they showed more of the end products and people eating them and their feedback tho… that’s the best part!

  • @thehealthinsight4587
    @thehealthinsight4587 Před rokem +3

    Glad to have come across this video! Will need to try this place. I think this chef and his approach is so elevated because he was also the sous chef at Eleven Madison Park?

  • @kenftan
    @kenftan Před rokem +43

    mouth watering fry chicken 🥰 love it 👍

  • @Bammer2001
    @Bammer2001 Před 8 měsíci

    You're the boss, Eric Huang! I would love to try your food one day!! 😋😋😋

  • @imnotmark3053
    @imnotmark3053 Před měsícem

    its always a vibe to eat korean fried chicken with beer in the weekend honestly.

  • @bencera6067
    @bencera6067 Před 2 měsíci

    Seems like a real genuine dude, and that chicken looks amazing

  • @GK-oj8oh
    @GK-oj8oh Před 9 měsíci

    I'm literally salivating. My god sir. full salute to you and your chicken masterpiece

  • @jbogz1236
    @jbogz1236 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Salute chef! We need more chef like you!

  • @unruly_ronin
    @unruly_ronin Před rokem +9

    Good man, solid character, great chef.

  • @WAB2138
    @WAB2138 Před rokem +10

    He is a very nice guy! A good human which is rare today. Very humble.

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 Před rokem +2

    Forget about a “Flavor Bomb”. That’s more of a “Flavor Nuke”. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for bringing us this awesome content guys and gals.

  • @NormanFreeman94
    @NormanFreeman94 Před rokem

    Been here for a couple of times. Loved every single one of my vist

  • @awchatdhruvasubhash1888
    @awchatdhruvasubhash1888 Před rokem +1

    I really like the way your recipe for the chili sauce goes been trying to perfect mine for years

  • @arshbehal6312
    @arshbehal6312 Před rokem +5

    What an incredibly humble chef. Amazon food. Great approach. GOD bless him!

  • @danielpreilly77
    @danielpreilly77 Před měsícem

    Seems like a solid dude, very mindful approach to his food. Respect

  • @benjaminjackson1667
    @benjaminjackson1667 Před rokem +1

    This guy is super real. Refreshing!

  • @JohnnyJQuest
    @JohnnyJQuest Před měsícem

    Whoa I remember reading about the password chicken during the pandemic, I am glad to see you're doing well!

  • @saintshall3265
    @saintshall3265 Před rokem +24

    I gained 20 pounds during the pandemic and Ive been trying to lose weight. Ive been watching this channel to cope with my hunger lmao

  • @RT-xj7el
    @RT-xj7el Před rokem +12

    Very cool. Wish I lived near this place. :)

  • @Freeflow32
    @Freeflow32 Před rokem +2

    My mouth was almost dripping watching this... jesus christ I need to go to NYC right now....

  • @theyuragoon3226
    @theyuragoon3226 Před rokem +2

    This channel entertains me while I'm eating food that's lower quality than the 240p I'm watching in because my service is ass ☠️

  • @mikeross6501
    @mikeross6501 Před rokem +4

    I can taste that charred cabbage with the chicken. Excellent idea.

  • @Arcenia13
    @Arcenia13 Před rokem +3

    Delicious! Bravooooo to the chef and his team!!!!!

  • @andybellamy899
    @andybellamy899 Před rokem +6

    I want to visit this place so bad!!!

  • @us7876
    @us7876 Před rokem +16

    I'd kill for one of those sandwiches🤤

  • @cliftons.roberts1449
    @cliftons.roberts1449 Před rokem +1

    His food looks absolutely amazing! Also would like to know who did his tattoos!

  • @DeathclawJedi
    @DeathclawJedi Před rokem

    Don't know much about fried chicken but I do know my grandma's fried chicken was part corn meal part flower and a butt load of spices and seasonings. So this was very interesting to watch.

  • @AerysBat
    @AerysBat Před rokem +133

    As delicious as the chicken is, my absolute favorite part was the sides! The broccoli was expertly done and the mashed potatoes were probably the best I've ever had. I need to try these sandwiches!

  • @sambailor
    @sambailor Před rokem +7

    I need them to reopen soon

  • @CalvinChikelue
    @CalvinChikelue Před rokem +3

    Good lord that chicken sandwich looks like heaven

  • @lokiasred
    @lokiasred Před rokem +1

    Nice one..tq for sharing 😀

  • @nathan2964
    @nathan2964 Před rokem

    Cool! First 35 seconds of the vid was everything its all abt. Thanks i dont have to spend 9 mins watching

  • @Vablonsky
    @Vablonsky Před rokem +39

    This is a great example of cross-pollination. Combining the flavors and techniques from multiple culinary traditions to create something delicious and new. I haven't had the opportunity yet to try this fried chicken yet. But, oh man...it is on my list. Chef Eric Huang has put in the hard work and effort. And, now, this chicken is deservedly well known and acclaimed.

    • @markogaudiosi5243
      @markogaudiosi5243 Před rokem

      when a botanist talks about cooking...cross- pollination, right.

  • @martinvera5962
    @martinvera5962 Před rokem +2

    That looks phenomenal 🍗 👀

  • @sprig6043
    @sprig6043 Před rokem +1

    Whenever I get to NYC I'm going here for sure

  • @ErikPukinskis
    @ErikPukinskis Před rokem

    3 million subscribers: I don't need to say it, but this is the best cooking channel on CZcams.

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Před rokem

    Wow looks amazing

  • @jesusthief4420
    @jesusthief4420 Před rokem +9

    Another excellent video, every place you guys visit is incredible with such an awesome story behind it every time. The passion these chefs have is incredible.

  • @nahum3557
    @nahum3557 Před rokem

    Looks insanely good

  • @sinbadddx
    @sinbadddx Před rokem +9

    This looks delicious! Respect to the hard work and effort put into it

  • @Mickey_Valentine
    @Mickey_Valentine Před rokem +4

    Wow...... I never though id be drooling over fried chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beautiful work Chef 🏅

  • @stevenesquivel1778
    @stevenesquivel1778 Před rokem

    Great story and great food video

  • @austinhedrick4289
    @austinhedrick4289 Před rokem

    Great video 😊

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes Před rokem +1

    Very impressive :) will try this for sure 😀 thank you again for sharing, subscribed to your channel 😋🙏🏼

  • @pluckybellhop66
    @pluckybellhop66 Před rokem +3

    Fried chicken covered in oily sauce turns my stomach so hard, I envy people who are healthy and acclimated enough to enjoy this rich food 🥺

  • @dev-pj9vi
    @dev-pj9vi Před 11 měsíci

    I have never wanted to visit New York until seeing this dude’s chicken.

  • @warrenjrjr4470
    @warrenjrjr4470 Před rokem +2

    Dexter Morgan would be very proud of this man's knife work.

  • @RoTelnCheese
    @RoTelnCheese Před rokem +13

    Thank you for making me even more hungry

  • @michaelrispulo3377
    @michaelrispulo3377 Před rokem

    Awesome chef

  • @stellahaynesworth5833
    @stellahaynesworth5833 Před rokem +1

    Crunchy crunchy 😋

  • @prasannagunit
    @prasannagunit Před rokem +1

    Great story and production quality

  • @benkeixx
    @benkeixx Před rokem

    Looks so 🔥!!!!!

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Před rokem +2

    That looks amazing wow!!! Keep up the good videos

  • @juanzacatelco3906
    @juanzacatelco3906 Před rokem +2

    Damm its crazy how easy you make it look

  • @netogame7727
    @netogame7727 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s really awesome looking at Latinos in the kitchen attacking any time type of cuisine. Makes me very proud. And this chef is really awesome very calm and well spoken.

  • @pishedbloke
    @pishedbloke Před rokem +6

    Simplicity doesn't mean it isn't well thought out. Eric's an inventor!

  • @mattanderson9587
    @mattanderson9587 Před 22 dny

    Good luck to him. Looks delicious!