Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You've probably already eaten broasted chicken without even knowing what it was called.
There's a chicken cooking method out there that's part deep fryer, part pressure cooker, and genuinely dangerous if it's not engineered correctly. It's called broasting, and it was invented in 1953 by a guy named L.A.M. Phelan, a serial inventor who held 52 patents and somehow never became a household name the way Colonel Sanders did. Sanders put his face on a bucket. Phelan turned his invention into a licensable system that's been quietly hiding under a thousand different restaurant names ever since.
In this episode I'm breaking down how broasting actually works, why the physics of it could theoretically turn a kitchen into a disaster zone, why you can't legally buy one of these machines for your house, and then heading to Charcoal Delights, a family run Chicago spot that's been broasting chicken since 1986, to see what all the fuss is about.
Spoiler, it's some of the best fried chicken I've ever had.
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TIMESTAMPSā¦
00:00 Chicken That Should Be Illegal
01:24 KFC and Pressure Frying
02:33 Meet Phelan, the Forgotten Inventor
03:36 The Physics Behind the Crunch (and the Risk)
04:40 Safety Systems and Licensing
05:24 Broasted Goes Global
05:47 Chicago's Mom and Pop Legacy
06:33 Inside Charcoal Delights
07:42 Broasting Process Up Close
09:20 Taste Test at Home
13:09 Thank You and Final Thoughts
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#broastedchicken #friedchicken #foodhistory
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You've probably already eaten broasted chicken without even knowing what it was called.
There's a chicken cooking method out there that's part deep fryer, part pressure cooker, and genuinely dangerous if it's not engineered correctly. It's called broasting, and it was invented in 1953 by a guy named L.A.M. Phelan, a serial inventor who held 52 patents and somehow never became a household name the way Colonel Sanders did. Sanders put his face on a bucket. Phelan turned his invention into a licensable system that's been quietly hiding under a thousand different restaurant names ever since.
In this episode I'm breaking down how broasting actually works, why the physics of it could theoretically turn a kitchen into a disaster zone, why you can't legally buy one of these machines for your house, and then heading to Charcoal Delights, a family run Chicago spot that's been broasting chicken since 1986, to see what all the fuss is about.
Spoiler, it's some of the best fried chicken I've ever had.
šSUPPORT THE CHAN, COP SOME MERCH!: https://adamwitt.store/
š«¶CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROCERY FUND! (Patreon): patreon.com/adamwitt
š¾DISCORD: discord.com/invite/aFQ4h4BXg4
šMORE RECIPES: adamwitt.co/allrecipes
šFOLLOW ALONG ON SOCIAL: adamwitt.co/social-links
________________________________________________________
STUFF I USEā¦
My Cookware Set: amzn.to/3vaWhbG
My Dutch Oven: amzn.to/48MKuhq
Portable Single-burner Stove: amzn.to/3IytyjV
Butane Torch: amzn.to/48TkQra
Deli Containers: amzn.to/49QO635
Large Mason Jars (32oz, wide mouth): amzn.to/49QO635
Rust-proof Mason Jar Lids: amzn.to/49QWlfy
Butane Canisters: amzn.to/3wLUtpM
Coarse Reinforced Strainer: amzn.to/3PePLHK
Fine Mesh Reinforced Strainer: amzn.to/3TxvkYP
Sheet Trays: amzn.to/3IG3zXL
The BEST Smash Burger Spatula: amzn.to/3UdSHab
Cutting Board Scraper: amzn.to/3Jy64fx
Ice Cream Maker: amzn.to/3wd2vIu
My Induction Burner: amzn.to/4dfhJNE
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TIMESTAMPSā¦
00:00 Chicken That Should Be Illegal
01:24 KFC and Pressure Frying
02:33 Meet Phelan, the Forgotten Inventor
03:36 The Physics Behind the Crunch (and the Risk)
04:40 Safety Systems and Licensing
05:24 Broasted Goes Global
05:47 Chicago's Mom and Pop Legacy
06:33 Inside Charcoal Delights
07:42 Broasting Process Up Close
09:20 Taste Test at Home
13:09 Thank You and Final Thoughts
________________________________________________________
#broastedchicken #friedchicken #foodhistory
Disclaimer: I earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazonās Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.
