Jollibee — Review by Sous Vide Everything
Not specified, Philippines — Filipino fried chicken
The reviewer visits Jollibee for their first time and is blown away by their fried chicken, which they describe as some of the greatest they've ever had due to its incredible flavor and juiciness. The chicken paired with their signature gravy is elevated to another level, though other sides like mac and cheese and sweet spaghetti are less impressive. They then recreate the recipe at home using dry brining, double frying, and sous vide techniques, proving the chicken can be made even better.
What was great: Exceptionally flavorful and juicy fried chicken seasoned throughout, outstanding gravy that coats the chicken perfectly, buttery and flaky biscuits, tender meat from using thighs and drums instead of breast
What could improve: Mac and cheese was overcooked and too soft in texture, spaghetti was overly sweet tasting more like ketchup than tomato sauce
The Dishes
The star of the show is undoubtedly Jollibee's fried chicken. The chicken is remarkably flavorful, seasoned all the way through with a light, flaky crispiness rather than a hard crunch. The reviewer believes the chicken is either wet or dry brined, resulting in incredibly juicy and tender meat. The signature gravy is not overly thick, making it coat the chicken nicely, though it requires eating immediately to avoid sogginess. When combined together, the chicken and gravy reach another level entirely.
On the side, the rice with adobo flavor contains small pieces of meat and tastes phenomenal, though nothing particularly special. The mac and cheese is super cheesy but unfortunately overcooked, with a very soft macaroni texture that doesn't pair well with the chicken's crispiness. The spaghetti is oddly sweet, tasting more like ketchup than tomato sauce, with properly cooked noodles but questionable flavor profile. The biscuits are buttery, flaky with a beautiful crust, and addictively good, clearly explaining why customers love Jollibee.
The Experience
The reviewer visits Jollibee for their first time and has an incredible experience. They mention it's somewhat far from their location but worth the drive. The chicken is served fresh and tasty, creating an exceptional first-time impression.
Value & Pricing
No specific pricing information is mentioned in the transcript.
Notable Moments
How in the world is this chicken so much better than KFC? Because it's nice, tender, juicy, extremely flavorful and flavorful all the way through.
There's fried chicken and then there's fried chicken with the gravy.
That fried chicken is so flavorful. It's not only crispiness that is good. This is actual flavor.
That is one of the greatest fried chicken I ever had in my life.
The Verdict
Jollibee serves exceptional fried chicken that surpasses popular chains like KFC, thanks to superior seasoning, juiciness, and flavor. While the sides are hit-or-miss, the chicken itself is phenomenal and worth seeking out. The reviewer so loved it that they recreated the recipe at home using dry brining, double frying, and sous vide techniques, successfully proving that the chicken can be made even better with advanced cooking methods. Perfect for fried chicken lovers seeking something beyond standard fast-food offerings.