24-Hour Honey Butter Fried Chicken

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  • @CityGirlMusic
    @CityGirlMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9684

    eyy you started posting these! both recipes look amazing. thanks for using my music uwu 🌟

    • @AlvinKZhou
      @AlvinKZhou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1931

      thanks for giving me such wonderful music to work with!

    • @kidsavant3246
      @kidsavant3246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +659

      City Girl u ruined the whole sentence by adding uwu at the end

    • @kao676
      @kao676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +244

      @@kidsavant3246 how?

    • @kao676
      @kao676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      @@kidsavant3246 u think it's cringe?

    • @matthewp1083
      @matthewp1083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +287

      @@kidsavant3246 uwus in chat please

  • @AlvinKZhou
    @AlvinKZhou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7068

    Eating fried chicken + watching the rain outside = best combo

  • @rebeccamariecolegio3703
    @rebeccamariecolegio3703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2365

    Cinematography: on point, very good.
    Captions: First victim, located.
    This makes alvin's videos so good.

    • @rajanbabu8223
      @rajanbabu8223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      You should watch Nino's home then

    • @jessicas821
      @jessicas821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Let's get Game With Us!! Uh yessss he’s a savage

    • @ewe8929
      @ewe8929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Boo Babylon maybe promote somewhere else? not trying to be rude

    • @howdy01
      @howdy01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sarah Chen ? I don’t think that’s promoting

    • @annaruitan7561
      @annaruitan7561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alvin is actually giving credit to Nino's home cek it out

  • @theheeldoe
    @theheeldoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2168

    idk if someone already posted this or not, i couldn't find it, so i wrote the ingredients list and instructions; hopefully it helps.
    Ingredients
    Brine
    2 lbs chicken thighs
    2 cups water
    4 tbsp sugar
    2 tbsp salt
    2 sprigs rosemary
    3 cloves garlic
    3 ginger slices
    Batter
    1 cup flour
    1 cup cornstarch
    1 tsp baking soda
    1 cup ice water
    Honey Butter Sauce
    1 stick butter
    1/4 cup honey
    1/4 cup sugar
    1/4 light soy sauce
    Instructions
    Brine
    -In a bowl combine water, sugar, and salt; stir.
    -Add garlic, ginger slices and rosemary sprigs.
    -Slice chicken thighs into bite size pieces.
    -Add the chicken to the brine and cover with plastic wrap overnight in the fridge.
    ~24-hours later~
    -Remove from the fridge, pour out water and throw out garlic, ginger slices and rosemary sprigs.
    Batter
    -In another bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda and water until smooth; add more water if needed.
    -Pour batter over chicken and mix.
    Fry *This recipe is for a double fry*
    -First fry the chicken at 275ºF (135ºC) in batches; take it out when light gold in colour.
    -Do the second fry at 375ºF (190ºC) again in batches; take it out when golden in colour, place it on a wire rack.
    Honey Butter Sauce
    -In a large pan at medium heat add butter until melted and bubbly.
    -Add honey, sugar and soy sauce and mix until bubbly.
    -Add all the chicken until all are covered in sauce.
    -Turn off, take off heat, pour on to a wire rack; sprinkle with parsley flakes and serve.

    • @kaehtie7642
      @kaehtie7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      tysm! i have a question about the garlic, do you use 3 cloves, or 3 buds of garlic? if it’s buds of garlic, how much cloves are there? 👁👄👁

    • @theheeldoe
      @theheeldoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      ​@@kaehtie7642 no prob, its 3 cloves of garlic, the individual cloves.

    • @kaehtie7642
      @kaehtie7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@theheeldoe oh, thanks! you’re a real life saver, i was about to use 3 of the full ones lmao

    • @arielscriven1665
      @arielscriven1665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kaehtie7642 I love you

    • @archielangley7723
      @archielangley7723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can anyone convert this to grams? I don't trust Google

  • @Luna-rw5up
    @Luna-rw5up 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1198

    I’m starting to think Alvin comes up with the best ideas while sleeping. First the Shrek inspired onion rings and now this...

    • @AlvinKZhou
      @AlvinKZhou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +448

      you're not wrong

    • @petalmist0288
      @petalmist0288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha 😆 🤣

    • @dontaskmynameH
      @dontaskmynameH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOLOLOL

    • @RISHI-bk3rk
      @RISHI-bk3rk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Cookiette1
      @Cookiette1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AlvinKZhou I REQUIRE MORE SHREK INSPIRED FOOD NOW!!!

  • @kaipeng573
    @kaipeng573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2510

    Alvin: waits 2 days for cookies and a day for fried chicken
    Me: tries to wait 2 days but gives up and bakes it after 30 minutes

    • @panic9899
      @panic9899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      The key is to make the dough late at night. So you just give up cause you are sleepy

    • @Nobody-dd3hr
      @Nobody-dd3hr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      You: can't wait 2 days
      Cookie:where did your resolve go? Where did that bring you? Back to me

    • @deandrewilliams5209
      @deandrewilliams5209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true

    • @canyadigit6274
      @canyadigit6274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      KAI Peng how was it like

    • @siddhikhemka6664
      @siddhikhemka6664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can so much relate to it

  • @gawd-zila
    @gawd-zila 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5519

    Alvins future kid: Daddy, when will dinner be ready?
    Alvin: Just 32 more hours.
    Alvin Jr.: Ok
    Alvin: Now, into the fridge little one.

    • @overdrivenmedia4007
      @overdrivenmedia4007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      this comment this freaking comment is SO Blursed im DYING

    • @rkunic9309
      @rkunic9309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      What he feeds, he eats.

    • @Hangman-yq5uh
      @Hangman-yq5uh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@rkunic9309 It's the ciiircle of liiiife!~

    • @juliamuhamed1397
      @juliamuhamed1397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      And this is an early dinner in the Zhou household

    • @that1asian305
      @that1asian305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Bruh this comment got me squealing for air XD

  • @okayfineiguessilltrythat
    @okayfineiguessilltrythat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1750

    Alvin: "My chopstick skills are not very good."
    Also Alvin: *drains using only chopsticks without dropping the chicken into the sink*

    • @BagelMan.
      @BagelMan. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@tastypasta2048 It depends on the size of the bowl, the material of the chopsticks, and the size of the item you are trying to strain out. He used wooden chopsticks and it makes it easier to hold onto the meat than slippery ceramic or stainless steel ones. Alvin's a home cook so he's pretty used to handling things around the kitchen easily. To an amateur, it's pretty hard straining things first try with chopsticks. The world doesn't revolve around anyone.

    • @morgone8675
      @morgone8675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tastypasta2048 hahahaha. "Well ummm actually"

    • @tastypasta2048
      @tastypasta2048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Keven Heinz i didnt mean to sound like a dud that be very egotistical and arrogant, sorry ill delete replies, i just wanted to show some pride in my chopsticks skills as someone whos been using them since birth, but i guess i went too far. I am so sorry

  • @estellacorduroy5259
    @estellacorduroy5259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2125

    This entire setting looks like its out of the ratatouille movie.

    • @skyb994
      @skyb994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      but even better

    • @melanieguino-o5235
      @melanieguino-o5235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@skyb994 what

    • @skyb994
      @skyb994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@melanieguino-o5235 i meant that the setting of this video is even better than the one in ratatouille. it's also been a long time since i watched the movie

    • @Austin_cornacc
      @Austin_cornacc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah!🐁

    • @leourr2funny
      @leourr2funny 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh nah we gotta go

  • @CRUMBLECOOKIEvr
    @CRUMBLECOOKIEvr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    hey alvin! me and my dad aren’t very close and i don’t see him very often so i came to see him a week ago and we made this chicken and omg it was good and it really brought us together a bit more so thank you very much!

    • @goofydoofy5914
      @goofydoofy5914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crusading teacher enriches she to

    • @kevinscheeseballhair9720
      @kevinscheeseballhair9720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Aww that’s so sweet and wholesome

    • @AZ-rg3rf
      @AZ-rg3rf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      *sentimentality intensifies*

    • @alice73333
      @alice73333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AZ-rg3rf yeah the lofi beats towards the end are a really nice touch to this feeling

  • @yikesbutitstheworst6228
    @yikesbutitstheworst6228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +975

    It is like watching ninos home but without the insults,flexing and flirting

  • @TheWarkilla
    @TheWarkilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3553

    Imagine your doorbell ringing and Alvin standing in front of the door with this...I'd really like to be one of your friends haha

    • @tylerd.1
      @tylerd.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Nah, those things only happen in my wet dreams...

    • @cjlikescheerios6242
      @cjlikescheerios6242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@tylerd.1 w-wet dreams?

    • @monicaatmadja6189
      @monicaatmadja6189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@tylerd.1 wet?

    • @va1nnless868
      @va1nnless868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@tylerd.1 tf?

    • @oh.hey.2045
      @oh.hey.2045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@tylerd.1 hol up-

  • @okayayekay
    @okayayekay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    i tried this recipe today and it was amazing! very easy to follow and adjust as well! for me, the sauce was a bit too sweet so i added half a squeeze of lemon to balance it up and some cornstarch to make it even ✨thiccer✨ to my liking. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND :)

    • @whohizzie
      @whohizzie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks for this comment love to hear how it actually tastes to other people.

    • @ask230
      @ask230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Agreed. I also tried it and it was good but definitely too sweet. Needed acid, heat and garlic.

  • @ngzulin
    @ngzulin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2346

    Alvin: ok imma make dinner
    His family:I can't wait to eat it tonight
    Alvin: no no dinner for tommorow

    • @f1319-r9b
      @f1319-r9b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lolll

    • @klowee5240
      @klowee5240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      HAHAHAH

    • @juliaalvarez537
      @juliaalvarez537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      KILEY KITTRIDGE I didn’t know you were a doctor

    • @oversouledict2005
      @oversouledict2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@juliaalvarez537 hahahaha

    • @strong3402
      @strong3402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juliaalvarez537 lol

  • @Lieutenantkaiya
    @Lieutenantkaiya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    I just made this last night and there flavor is legitimately just like any chinese restaurant chicken (the good ones!) you've ever tasted. Literally holy cow. I brined it for around 3 hours and it was just perfect.

    • @roccus2120
      @roccus2120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lieutenantkaiya you have to try it with rice its incredible

    • @Lieutenantkaiya
      @Lieutenantkaiya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@roccus2120 That's the only way I eat everything! 😂

    • @animationspace8550
      @animationspace8550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@roccus2120 rice goes well with everything, I swear. Put some rice on a cake and I'll still eat it.

    • @roccus2120
      @roccus2120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@animationspace8550 i second that! haha

    • @kaehtie7642
      @kaehtie7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lieutenantkaiya i have a question about the amount of garlic. do you use 3 cloves, or 3 buds of garlic? and how much cloves do you use?
      👁👄👁

  • @shaunjulian8062
    @shaunjulian8062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    You need to make a shirt that says: **flavor intensifies**

  • @sayitwithyit
    @sayitwithyit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    My new favorite cook on TH-cam! I love how you take your time to cook food. Too often i’m rushing. I know it takes a lot of time to set up camera and I appreciate the work you put into it.

  • @Saxenams17
    @Saxenams17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    His videos are so aesthetically pleasing.

  • @Blackonyeko
    @Blackonyeko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1098

    "I like thighs because they're juicy and flavorful"
    I see you're a man of culture as well

    • @Not_eli1
      @Not_eli1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😭😭

    • @yukyeongko9480
      @yukyeongko9480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Glad I wasn't the only to catch that 😂😂

    • @koko.444
      @koko.444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahaa

    • @nightangel3578
      @nightangel3578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Thick thighs save lives

    • @thepotato316
      @thepotato316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was looking for this comment

  • @ralphaustinfernandez9851
    @ralphaustinfernandez9851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    "I like listening to the rain while I eat."
    Finally, someone who gets me 😭❤️

    • @danthemonkeyman_2663
      @danthemonkeyman_2663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Playing legend of zelda while it's raining is just 💣💥

    • @chlime_
      @chlime_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesyesyesyes

  • @Ashactor22
    @Ashactor22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    ok who else uses alvin’s videos as a way to calm down post anxiety/panic attack?
    there’s something so calm and soothing about the videography, sounds, and captions. Thank you Alvin, you don’t know how many what would be sleepless nights your cooking videos have got me through.

    • @ganeevsingh1808
      @ganeevsingh1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Someone read out my mind☺️

    • @jmsmith1767
      @jmsmith1767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do. They are like those “lo-fi studying videos” but actually watching something cool! I love when it rains during his vids!!!

    • @mosessingleton7553
      @mosessingleton7553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very true his videos have a very relaxing lofi vibe to it which I appreciate. 💯

  • @OfficialRedTeamReview
    @OfficialRedTeamReview 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3153

    Ice water? wha? you don't want to use a beer or seltzer water like EVERY OTHER cooking channel? Seriously thanks for showing me you can do this with ice cold water. Much love

    • @angellover02171
      @angellover02171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Japanese tempura uses ice water to get a crispy batter.
      Oh shit Carmine. Lol

    • @liambhagan9239
      @liambhagan9239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I ahree with what youre saying but some recipies taste so much better if you use beer in the batter

    • @Udontkno7
      @Udontkno7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      @@liambhagan9239 true, but not everyone can consume alcohol, even as an cooking ingredient. it’s nice to know this alternative

    • @liambhagan9239
      @liambhagan9239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Udontkno7 i agree some people should not consume alcohol but the magority will we cooked off in the process

    • @lovernotfightr2002
      @lovernotfightr2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      @@liambhagan9239 'majority' doesn't matter with serious allergies

  • @sticc1062
    @sticc1062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    "I know it's silly, but I like talking to my food."
    please don't stop, its a wonderful charm of yours! :3

  • @ratlord8331
    @ratlord8331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1560

    "I like thighs because they're juicy and flavorful."
    Me with thick thighs: Nice

  • @CoolRiceBunnies
    @CoolRiceBunnies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +640

    Dang dawg... I subscribed immediately. That was amazing looking chicken.

  • @Aodhan_Raith
    @Aodhan_Raith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I love how you can hear just how shatteringly crisp that layer of batter is.

  • @boycie18
    @boycie18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    "oh no, much dishonor" cracked me up. Literally burst out laughing..

    • @amaliehannah9003
      @amaliehannah9003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Michael Kagan 2:20

    • @sofia_with_an_f
      @sofia_with_an_f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I could only think of “Dishonor on your cow!”

    • @January1983_1
      @January1983_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sofia_with_an_f LOL

    • @swimfan752
      @swimfan752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s really not that funny

  • @anonymouspotato
    @anonymouspotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    "flavour intensifies"
    "First victim:located"
    "Thank you for your sacrifice"
    "Now go make friends with the sauce"
    Yeah, someone pls write a book based on his captions already.

    • @Hanax4
      @Hanax4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looking for this

    • @anonymouspotato
      @anonymouspotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@slip3102
      Oh trust me, I have. His captions are more eligible for a Wattpad story lmao. Maybe one of those with the rich popular guy.
      Or..... maybe a utensil commercial lmfaooo

  • @ethanchen9721
    @ethanchen9721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    When he said
    "Oh, no much dishonor."
    *I felt that*

    • @elizabethwalker7993
      @elizabethwalker7993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Oh yeah in my family we call that *being a disappointment*

    • @sanicthehoghedge8053
      @sanicthehoghedge8053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@elizabethwalker7993 in my family we call that, a new homeless

    • @Fenrishidishi
      @Fenrishidishi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In our family, we called it "home no more"

    • @BeansGarden-ff9ox
      @BeansGarden-ff9ox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zuko who

    • @pamcakes2172
      @pamcakes2172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In my family, we call that *becoming new punching bag for mom*
      Jk

  • @kc0naa
    @kc0naa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks, Alvin! My wife loved this video and wanted to try it, so I made this recipe for her birthday earlier this week and it turned out phenomenally well! I expect that it will be a staple recipe for us from now on.

    • @sanele7427
      @sanele7427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey man, I see it might be late to ask cause it's been 8 months already, but I’d just like to know, what did you eat this with? Rice? Noodles? Cause I want to make this but I don't have a dish to make it with

    • @eddiemkalachris6091
      @eddiemkalachris6091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sanele7427 hey bro try it with steamed rice. Its the best combo

  • @Paaaaaaaaaaattersonfaws
    @Paaaaaaaaaaattersonfaws 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    me: *sobbing as I binge watch all of these vids cuz they're so soft and wholesome* ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh T-T

  • @lagsucks9255
    @lagsucks9255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Reminds of the scene in The Garden of Words when it was raining and they're cooking food.

  • @justme7410
    @justme7410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Jun’s Kitchen and Alvin Zhou’s channel is officially my therapy.

    • @aeiara
      @aeiara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should try Li Ziqi too, sometimes I shed tears because of how peaceful these channels make me feel

  • @katievosloo
    @katievosloo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    “My chopsticks skills aren’t good. I am a bad asian. Much dishonour!”
    😂😂😂😂😂 gotta love someone who can poke fun at themselves!

    • @nlynn.7
      @nlynn.7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we love self clown

    • @NasXm42
      @NasXm42 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      People need to stop saying asian lie Chinese people are the asian ones out here smh its 2020 ppl

    • @GiGitteru
      @GiGitteru 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nas XO what

  • @heekyunglim1807
    @heekyunglim1807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm disappointed that you don't have at least 5 million subscribers. The quality of film, design, humor, taste in colors, music, and food deserve more recognition.

  • @archiedacanay3604
    @archiedacanay3604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've been watching Alvin for quite a while now, I noticed that what separates him from others is his love for food. He literally appreciates every single ingredient that goes into his dish.. I feel jealous!

  • @GamingDaily
    @GamingDaily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Alvin: I made too much chicken so I am going to share with some friends.
    Me: I think I'm going to double up on the ingredients.

  • @monadaher4358
    @monadaher4358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    its almost midnight and i've now replayed the iced coffee scene 38 times.
    2:02 for all my homies

    • @saniberry
      @saniberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Suhail Swords bad day?

    • @yumi-fn8ve
      @yumi-fn8ve 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🖤

    • @xsamy_1591
      @xsamy_1591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yumi-fn8ve Was gonna continue the chain. Thanks for ruining it.

    • @yumi-fn8ve
      @yumi-fn8ve 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      xSamy_ your welcome 🖤

  • @lenag.4806
    @lenag.4806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I tried this recipe at home - that was the most delicious fried Chicken I ever made/had! Amazing! Couldn't stop eating. Thanks for this and all the other Videos you posted! I love the calmness, the perfection and the way you treat your food with a lot of love and patience.🙏

  • @edwardchen9619
    @edwardchen9619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    i love how alvin is just gonna be a great dad and we just know it

    • @notfunnydidntlaugh68
      @notfunnydidntlaugh68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Quoting another comment, "into the fridge young man."

  • @freidarionny
    @freidarionny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    just at how he calls his food his "children" shows how passionate he is in cooking. ily alvin!

  • @Ascension1004
    @Ascension1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your channel is the most tragic thing that has happened to my diet!!!!!! This was sooooooooooooo good!!!!! Here's my amateur home cook review:
    Brine: The brine is the star of the show. The combination of the ginger, garlic, rosemary, sugar and salt is brilliant. After a 24-hr rest in the fridge, I was left with a very fragrant, tender, and juicy meat. It's flawless.
    Batter: Instead of using plain water (which is totally fine here) I opted for buttermilk. I never fry chicken without a buttermilk batter, but that's just a personal preference. The batter that you used is simple and flawless. The crust had a crunchy exterior with a soft and enjoyable interior. Perfect! RESIST THE URGE TO ADD OTHER SEASONINGS!
    Honey Butter Sauce: I found the combination of cane sugar and honey to be a bit too sweet for my taste. If I were to make any adjustments, I'd either completely eliminate the cane sugar and add more honey or just cut back on the sugar to 1/8 cup instead of 1/4 cup and still use 1/4 honey. The soy sauce gave an extra punch of savory flavor that paired very nicely with the butter and honey.
    Final review: This recipe earned it's way into my cookbook. I topped my honey butter chicken with sesame seeds and a plated it with a side of scrambled eggs. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and I look forward to trying out some of the other recipes on your channel.

  • @khadijatahir2848
    @khadijatahir2848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm making this, it looks mouth watering! Hi, Alvin your videos are so soothing and calming! :)

  • @huangela888
    @huangela888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Alvin, this recipe is amazing! Just made this today. I had both chicken breast and thighs and both turned out super juicy from the brine. And that sauce 🙌🏼

  • @captenarii3938
    @captenarii3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    the way alvin talks to the food like "little one" "buddy" is just so wholesome i canttttttttttttt >.

  • @dnghycksmfal
    @dnghycksmfal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Last time, I've craved for cookies. And now, I'm craving for fried chicken. Too bad it's 11:55 PM from where I am. Guess it'll have to wait tomorrow. I also like chicken thighs.
    Great video as always, Alvin! 😊

    • @aiden.s
      @aiden.s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also for me! I'm guessing you either live in the Philippines or somewhere near our country??

    • @dnghycksmfal
      @dnghycksmfal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aiden.s hehe. Yes, I live in the Philippines too. :)

    • @aiden.s
      @aiden.s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dnghycksmfal nice! It's time to sleep now!

    • @blockhead3019
      @blockhead3019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oof feels bad guys it’s like 1:00am for you it’s 1:00pm for me (I live in Canada)

    • @gee0785
      @gee0785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I Iive in somewhere near there too but I’m 45 min off

  • @marianofranzjansene.2263
    @marianofranzjansene.2263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Imagine Alvin having a better cinematic than the studio itself.

  • @johnathan7996
    @johnathan7996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Me wonders how he's skinny OHHHHH he eats every other 32 hours makes sense

    • @s.sinster
      @s.sinster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      unrealistic he has ready food all the time he just wants to eat every 32 hours

  • @nightmarebear7880
    @nightmarebear7880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This man just... he makes me so happy. I always cry when watching his videos, I feel like Im home.

  • @אריאלעמית-פ6ס
    @אריאלעמית-פ6ס 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is so relaxing, I watch this whenever I feel overwhelmed and it is genuinely helping me

  • @jamesmccann9282
    @jamesmccann9282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your content. Sometimes when I can't sleep I will listen to you cooking because it's so calming and as a foodie hearing good cooking is so soothing lol

  • @anupamaroy2760
    @anupamaroy2760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The aesthetics, the captions, it's immaculate,it gives me existential crisis

  • @TriSummers
    @TriSummers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    *"I like thighs because they're juicy and flavorful."*
    👁👄👁

    • @jellysourbean
      @jellysourbean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOLLLL

    • @oishe3909
      @oishe3909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      he meant chicken boy calm your dirty thoughts

    • @jellysourbean
      @jellysourbean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Poka Tetris
      im taking a break of spainsh my students for so iconic

    • @jellysourbean
      @jellysourbean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oishe3909 dont be rude jeez 🙄✋

    • @oishe3909
      @oishe3909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jellysourbean sorry for being rude🙄🥴

  • @omnivorouscorvid
    @omnivorouscorvid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you talking to your food probably is what makes it taste so good. Like giving appreciative pep talks to your plants, or confiding in your pets. How loving!

  • @mynameispartypoison
    @mynameispartypoison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been quite depressed for the past few months and cooking just felt like something that was too much for me to get into. Watching your video today really made me want to fall back in love with it and try my hand at it again. Thank you so much for such wonderful work!

  • @owenmarano5523
    @owenmarano5523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    ALVIN YOUR MY FAVORTIE TASTY PRODUCER

    • @alaaasaad1854
      @alaaasaad1854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Owen Marano he’s my favorite tasty 😋 producer too

    • @an-im9fd
      @an-im9fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’re *

  • @Youmeanbeauty
    @Youmeanbeauty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you soo much for this Alvin! I just finished making this and it was absolutely worth it. Idk why but it made me emotional that I put in so much work into this and it actually turned out amazing 🥲

  • @bsblbrass
    @bsblbrass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    “I am a bad Asian” I laughed so hard at that 🤣 🤣

  • @miahoangquynhanh7688
    @miahoangquynhanh7688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Whoever’s gonna be his wife win at life. The dude looks bomb n is a masterchef. Cant ask for more

  • @andreaboostar21
    @andreaboostar21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Honestly my goal in life rn is to be Alvin’s roommate/friend - like, damn son.

  • @petalmist0288
    @petalmist0288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    3:15
    “Weeeeeeee
    That was fun
    Now the chicken is happy too”
    I’m dying 🤣

  • @adrianrheed5105
    @adrianrheed5105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    "I like thighs because they're juicy and flavorful"
    Me: I see your a man of culture as well

    • @kinjalkadakia6933
      @kinjalkadakia6933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      9 other people made that same joke before you

    • @kaehtie7642
      @kaehtie7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you’re a bit late on the comment bud

    • @Sakura-gp8zj
      @Sakura-gp8zj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      69 likes,Nice

    • @jameswent48
      @jameswent48 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww, he wasn't talking about you. 😂

    • @jameswent48
      @jameswent48 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you're*

  • @Emma-xm9gb
    @Emma-xm9gb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The aesthetically pleasure nature of these videos makes me just want more and more. When you’re trying the chicken with the rain in the background at the end????? So good.

  • @GABSY_GAMING
    @GABSY_GAMING 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    4:57 i like how you show us the Date time and weather. it makes us feel like we are there with you. 💟

    • @GABSY_GAMING
      @GABSY_GAMING 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      aww thanks for the 💟 that made me smile 😊

  • @rujutaghorpade6452
    @rujutaghorpade6452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You talking to your food is the whole reason why your videos are so addictive. Please don't call it silly 🥺

  • @smilingassassin05
    @smilingassassin05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the quality of your videos and the outcome of your food. The presentation and the tone .... just relaxing

  • @lowkey_out
    @lowkey_out 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    "Now the chicken is happy too"
    Chicken from heaven : *crying cat thumbs up*

  • @aqua_fain4387
    @aqua_fain4387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Alvin has the most op sense of humour

  • @evaosirus6055
    @evaosirus6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the best part about your recipes and that they actually pretty simple. They just take a little slowness. I feel like I’ve always rushed around in the kitchen. Yesterday I started the 48 hour cookies and it was so simple yet it requires a lot of patience. I’ll try this recipe too and the burgers. :) thank so sharing your energy with us it’s magical

  • @CatCcat.
    @CatCcat. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I hope his friends appreciate him because he thinks about them in every video honestly. How do I find a friend like Alvin.

  • @aarshiyasharma8013
    @aarshiyasharma8013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Me: uses chopsticks but spills literally everything in existence
    Also me: *alvin in my head*: much dishonor.

  • @tyrabelisle8650
    @tyrabelisle8650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely ADORE Maangchi and I appreciate that she was your inspiration for this recipe❤💯

  • @joshuawong3436
    @joshuawong3436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Alvin's videos are kinda like Jun's kitchen. But Jun has cats

  • @Pandaikon0980
    @Pandaikon0980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just made this today, and while I'm terrible when it comes to frying (Hello oil splatters galore!) it came out so good!
    The brine in particular was amazing!
    Edit: I made 3lbs worth of chicken (with amounts for everything else adjusted and doubling the sauce) as well as two cups of rice. It was enough to feed a family of 5 WITH leftovers. We've even talked about a few tweaks we can make for next time. (A pinch of red pepper flakes in the brine, adding a bit of orange zest and juice to the sauce, and changing out the regular soy sauce for low sodium soy sauce.)

  • @kentongodfrey7641
    @kentongodfrey7641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The music in these videos is always so relaxing!

  • @morgue.n444
    @morgue.n444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    “I made too much chicken”
    Me: **shoves it all down my mouth in .2 seconds**

  • @polakubal3718
    @polakubal3718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    3:50 "I'll throw you back in soon, don't worry"
    Chicken: Oh sh*t

  • @sme4364
    @sme4364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merci Alvin. J'ai fait la recette ce soir et c'est merveilleusement bon! J'aime ta simplicité et ton humour, ne change rien, tu est top!

  • @mehbubakhalid2847
    @mehbubakhalid2847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Omg this music sounds like some Lo-fi anime beat that they use when people r rlly casually cooking
    Omg it brings me nostalgia from this one anime
    (Nostalgia is the thing I hate the most in this world but I like it at the same time, I’m talking about real nostalgia)

  • @ASliceofTheRest
    @ASliceofTheRest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    These videos genuinely are amazing. Whenever I have a bad moment, watching one of these seriously chills me out. Please make more!

  • @ryanspringate4290
    @ryanspringate4290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Alvin Zhou I used this recipe and I had the best fried chicken ever. I didn't know how to do the second fry since I didn't have a thermometer, but I cooked them fully the first time and it turned out delicious. The sauce then amplified the taste. You are an absolute legend.

  • @TheLegendSlickzy
    @TheLegendSlickzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    "Kids going for a swim in the pool" over night with their whole body submerged under water "first victim located" hol up

  • @commentsectionman6231
    @commentsectionman6231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    “I like thighs because they’re juicy and flavorful”
    [insert dirty joke here]

    • @saniberry
      @saniberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Oh god--

    • @Nisowyd
      @Nisowyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Thick thighs save lives

    • @Cringemoment4045
      @Cringemoment4045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Nisowyd ehehehheheh

    • @monkeyman7048
      @monkeyman7048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @3xleoo
      @3xleoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bro it’s sad that I’m 11 and I get it right ?

  • @maryamakram2283
    @maryamakram2283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious. It was incredibly easy and straightforward, overall amazing!

  • @jcalvarez4407
    @jcalvarez4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Alvin: "I'm bad at chopsticks. Much dishonor."
    Me, an asian that doesn't know how to use chopsticks:

    • @hanoianboy9562
      @hanoianboy9562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      then you're either not from east or southeast asia, or you're younger than 6.

    • @TheChristmasWarrior
      @TheChristmasWarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hanoianboy9562 yea Asia is a massive continent lol

  • @kanza703
    @kanza703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    6:20 *im generous but i aint THAT generous if u catch my drift*

  • @jcmendoza3295
    @jcmendoza3295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos and soundtracks are so peaceful and the foods you're cooking is amazing. Love it.

  • @pygmali0n155
    @pygmali0n155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You're probably not gonna read that, but I just wanted to let you know that your videos make me feel at peace, relaxed, happy... The combination of smooth music, your nice kitchen, the way you kindly treat each morcel of food, it's just so peaceful. Thank you for making me feel good every time :)

    • @ellie_charroin
      @ellie_charroin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i feel the exact same way whenever i watch his videos!

  • @awasow5931
    @awasow5931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I tried to make this today and it was so good I danced while eating ! But I made a few mistakes :
    -because I'm used to putting tons and tons of different spices in marinades, I thought the chicken would be bland with this simple broth....so I added some salt, sugar, and chili flakes to the batter. It ended up being too much and it's a shame because THIS BRINE IS AMAZING ! The flavor feels fresh and it makes the chicken so juicy !
    - For some reason my coating didn't solidify as quick as Alvin's so as the chicken pieces were cooling, they lost a bit of their crunch and the first layer of batter became a bit chewy (they were still crunchy cause the batter is very thick). I'm not sure why this happened.... Some advices for next time ?
    Also if you read this far I admire you

    • @flandre519
      @flandre519 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe your oil wasn't hot enough when frying the chicken the first time

  • @jolenebrownd6995
    @jolenebrownd6995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the environment and the rain. Thank you, Alvin, for sharing this world with us.

  • @annietang5945
    @annietang5945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I love the fact that he talks to his food that’s so cute
    P.s I think I’m gonna start doing that too (it might even taste better 🤷🏽‍♀️)

    • @arhamaneeq3685
      @arhamaneeq3685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be honest he's more of a psychopath.
      "Listen here you little prick, I'm gonna rip you to shreds and drown you in a thick oozy liquid, then boil you in scalding hot oil... TWICE."

  • @akastardust
    @akastardust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching this was like going to church. So soothing and relaxing. There's something so mesmerizing about watching this channel.

  • @vanishaway
    @vanishaway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so satisfying to watch. Have you considered making a playlist of all your videos so people can fall asleep to them? Its so relaxing

  • @audreyguevarra4103
    @audreyguevarra4103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alvin, I swear to God, I could literally hear your voice while reading your subtitles.

  • @alinageist87
    @alinageist87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish he wouldn’t say ‘he knows it’s silly but he likes talking to his food’. I think it’s adorable and hilarious😂

  • @daniyamasroor3478
    @daniyamasroor3478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi i just wanted to say that all your videos are amazing but this one in specific is just so comforting to me like i really just watch it when im down and i instantly feel happier, i love cooking it really calms me down and this video in particular helps control my anxiety so just yeah thank you

  • @rebekahh350
    @rebekahh350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So I've started just watching your videos one after the other because they are so feel-good that I can't just not. They're lovely. Again, your little noises are so endearing and relatable. Please never stop talking to your food, and please always find this much joy in it. Thank you for wholesome, happy content.

  • @sailorblush5126
    @sailorblush5126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Who leaves kids in the pool overnight-

    • @lina.lol1
      @lina.lol1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMAO

    • @inanimateapple867
      @inanimateapple867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nate *wheeze*

    • @rubybowditch8107
      @rubybowditch8107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bnj9031 I read this as some kids act like sticks of urine and about peed myself

    • @yara30942
      @yara30942 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rubybowditch8107 I can’t stop laughing 😂

    • @theodoraajide736
      @theodoraajide736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @Fiq694
    @Fiq694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just gotta say, I make this all time for guests and every single time they love it! Thanks Alvin, I love the channel man

  • @l8402
    @l8402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Okay but the ✨*flavor intensifies* ✨got me