Making The KFC Double Down At Home | But Better

TL;DR

In this video, the host attempts to improve the KFC Double Down sandwich, known for its lack of buns, by adding homemade pickles and creating a remoulade sauce.

Transcript

is one of the most horrifying fast food dishes I've ever seen in my life and by golly we're gonna make it better [Applause] so the KFC double down wow wow we are it's been requested for a long time but guess what it hasn't been out for what like two three four years honestly I wouldn't have minded if they just kept it dead it's literally just a chi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥪 The KFC Double Down sandwich is a chicken sandwich without buns, which some find disappointing due to the absence of pickles.
• 🥪 Making homemade pickles and remoulade sauce can greatly enhance the flavor of the Double Down sandwich.
• 🐔 The fried chicken thighs used in the Double Down sandwich are marinated in a flavorful buttermilk mixture.
• 🥪 The Double Down sandwich, when properly made, can be delicious and satisfying.
• 👻 The host experiments with a "quadruple down" version of the sandwich by adding jalapeno avocado salsa, beans, and other toppings.
• 👋 Despite its unconventional appearance, the quadruple down sandwich surprisingly tastes good.
• 👻 The host acknowledges that the creation of the quadruple down is an abomination, but it somehow works.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why does the host find the original KFC Double Down sandwich disappointing?

The host believes that the sandwich lacks the inclusion of pickles, which is a common component in successful chicken sandwiches.

Q: What ingredients are required for making bread and butter pickles?

To make bread and butter pickles, you need cucumbers, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, celery seed, mustard seeds, white distilled vinegar, and water.

Q: How does the host prepare the chicken for the sandwich?

The host marinates chicken thighs in a mixture of buttermilk, MSG, salt, garlic powder, and other spices overnight before frying them.

Q: How is the Cajun remoulade sauce made?

The remoulade sauce includes ingredients such as egg yolks, Creole mustard, garlic, horseradish, lemon juice, spices, and vegetable oil, blended together until smooth.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The KFC Double Down, a chicken sandwich without buns, is the focus of this video.

• The host criticizes the lacking service and outdated technology at the KFC they visit.

• Homemade bread and butter pickles are made as a replacement for the missing pickles in the original sandwich.