1 00:00:01,544 --> 00:00:03,043 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef"... 2 00:00:03,129 --> 00:00:04,628 - ( all shouting ) - ( bleep ) 3 00:00:04,630 --> 00:00:05,838 ...The first team challenge of the season 4 00:00:05,840 --> 00:00:08,132 Kicked off with a bang. 5 00:00:08,134 --> 00:00:09,550 All of you will cook for firefighters. 6 00:00:09,593 --> 00:00:12,302 Jennifer, which region are the south pairing up with? 7 00:00:12,304 --> 00:00:14,054 We want to pair up with the midwest. 8 00:00:14,098 --> 00:00:16,390 We're two people down, so we gotta communicate. 9 00:00:16,434 --> 00:00:18,642 - Here they come, guys. - How long? Tell me how long. 10 00:00:18,686 --> 00:00:20,561 - Two minutes. - We don't have two minutes. 11 00:00:20,646 --> 00:00:22,396 - Guys, we have some raw pork chops. - That's terrible. 12 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:23,814 Joe: Ryan really has your destiny in his hands. 13 00:00:23,858 --> 00:00:25,357 Brynn, that is not good enough. 14 00:00:25,401 --> 00:00:26,859 You're the captain. Prove it. 15 00:00:26,861 --> 00:00:30,237 The winning team is the red team! 16 00:00:30,281 --> 00:00:32,698 Victory feels so good right now. 17 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:36,326 The person going home today is ryan. 18 00:00:38,330 --> 00:00:40,414 - Tonight... - Another mystery box. 19 00:00:40,416 --> 00:00:43,333 ...The top 17 face an unusual mystery box challenge. 20 00:00:43,377 --> 00:00:46,503 - There's just one box per region. - Ooh. 21 00:00:46,505 --> 00:00:49,298 Jennifer, you get to choose one region 22 00:00:49,341 --> 00:00:52,843 That will start ten minutes later. 23 00:00:52,845 --> 00:00:55,262 - Oh, no. - Let's go, let's go. 24 00:00:55,264 --> 00:00:56,889 Lizzie, come on, you gotta speed up. 25 00:00:56,932 --> 00:00:58,307 Lizzie: I don't think I've done it before. 26 00:00:58,350 --> 00:00:59,516 I hope you've thought this through. 27 00:00:59,602 --> 00:01:01,351 - What is that? - You played it all wrong. 28 00:01:01,353 --> 00:01:02,519 That is a shock. 29 00:01:02,521 --> 00:01:03,729 We've decided it wouldn't be fair 30 00:01:03,773 --> 00:01:05,230 To send only one 31 00:01:05,274 --> 00:01:07,232 Of the bottom cooks home tonight. 32 00:01:18,788 --> 00:01:20,496 - Mystery box. - Big one tonight. 33 00:01:20,539 --> 00:01:23,040 - Let's do it up, do it up, do it up. - A big one. 34 00:01:24,293 --> 00:01:26,502 - All right. - ( overlapping chatter ) 35 00:01:26,545 --> 00:01:28,253 Let's get a pep in your step. Let's go. 36 00:01:28,297 --> 00:01:30,380 - Mystery box! Whoo! - Another mystery box. 37 00:01:30,424 --> 00:01:32,674 Purvi: I'm feeling so excited to be here. 38 00:01:32,718 --> 00:01:34,510 It's just unfortunately, 39 00:01:34,553 --> 00:01:36,136 Northeast is really being hit hard. 40 00:01:36,180 --> 00:01:38,138 We're just down to three. 41 00:01:38,140 --> 00:01:40,265 So I'm hoping that all three ladies 42 00:01:40,267 --> 00:01:42,142 Will be doing the best 43 00:01:42,144 --> 00:01:44,478 And making sure the northeast stays in the competition. 44 00:01:44,563 --> 00:01:47,523 - Oh, there's one per team. - And there's none here. 45 00:01:47,566 --> 00:01:48,816 - Yeah, there's one for all of us. - One box. 46 00:01:48,859 --> 00:01:50,776 One box per region. 47 00:01:50,820 --> 00:01:53,570 Welcome back, everybody! 48 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:56,824 Tonight you're facing a mystery box challenge. 49 00:01:56,867 --> 00:01:58,817 But as you can see, 50 00:01:58,828 --> 00:02:01,787 There's just one box per region. 51 00:02:01,831 --> 00:02:03,539 Ooh. 52 00:02:03,582 --> 00:02:07,751 Now, please gather around your regional mystery box. 53 00:02:07,795 --> 00:02:10,754 - Ah! - Let's go. 54 00:02:10,798 --> 00:02:13,841 Just be aware, they move very quickly. 55 00:02:13,843 --> 00:02:17,136 Aah! Oh, sorry. 56 00:02:17,179 --> 00:02:19,638 Okay, very carefully, on the count of three, 57 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:22,349 Lift your boxes. 58 00:02:22,393 --> 00:02:24,434 One... 59 00:02:24,478 --> 00:02:26,728 Two, three, lift! 60 00:02:26,730 --> 00:02:29,356 - ( all shouting ) - ah! 61 00:02:29,441 --> 00:02:31,233 You've got one beautiful chicken. 62 00:02:31,277 --> 00:02:33,777 - An amazing bird. - Hi, baby. 63 00:02:33,821 --> 00:02:36,113 So, all of you will be cooking us 64 00:02:36,157 --> 00:02:37,781 Restaurant quality chicken dishes. 65 00:02:37,825 --> 00:02:39,116 All right. 66 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:40,784 Aarón: Chicken is a beautiful canvas. 67 00:02:40,828 --> 00:02:43,495 Talk about a protein that you can impart your culture, 68 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:45,956 Your region, with one cut of chicken. 69 00:02:45,958 --> 00:02:49,585 Listen, you can divide up the chicken however you'd like within your region, 70 00:02:49,628 --> 00:02:53,422 But only one person per team is allowed to break down the chicken. 71 00:02:53,465 --> 00:02:56,425 So, choose your butcher very, very carefully 72 00:02:56,468 --> 00:03:00,053 Because if your region's chicken gets mangled, 73 00:03:00,097 --> 00:03:01,263 You don't get another one. 74 00:03:01,265 --> 00:03:03,599 - Ooh. - ( muttering ) 75 00:03:03,642 --> 00:03:07,227 Tonight you're gonna have 60 minutes to cook us an amazing chicken dish. 76 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:10,898 Jennifer, for being the winning team captain last time round, 77 00:03:10,900 --> 00:03:14,234 You've earned a very big advantage tonight. 78 00:03:14,278 --> 00:03:16,028 Uh-oh. 79 00:03:16,071 --> 00:03:18,280 You get to choose one region 80 00:03:18,282 --> 00:03:20,774 Between the west, the midwest, and the northeast 81 00:03:20,784 --> 00:03:25,287 That will start ten minutes later. 82 00:03:25,331 --> 00:03:29,208 - Ooh. - Oh, no. 83 00:03:29,251 --> 00:03:31,126 Jennifer, make your way up here, please. 84 00:03:31,170 --> 00:03:33,170 Jennifer: It's already so difficult 85 00:03:33,214 --> 00:03:36,590 To prepare an elevated dish in 60 minutes. 86 00:03:36,592 --> 00:03:38,383 Taking ten minutes away 87 00:03:38,427 --> 00:03:41,261 Can absolutely be a huge handicap for someone. 88 00:03:41,263 --> 00:03:45,057 Jennifer, which region are you targeting with ten minutes less? 89 00:03:45,100 --> 00:03:49,811 It's a difficult decision. There's some very talented cooks in all of the regions. 90 00:03:49,813 --> 00:03:51,188 However, at the end of the day, 91 00:03:51,232 --> 00:03:53,774 I'm here to win, and it's competition. 92 00:03:53,776 --> 00:03:58,487 So, I am choosing the midwest 93 00:03:58,530 --> 00:04:01,782 Because they still have five people. 94 00:04:01,784 --> 00:04:03,659 They have some talented cooks. 95 00:04:03,661 --> 00:04:07,246 So, I think it's their time to be limited today. 96 00:04:07,289 --> 00:04:11,291 You're choosing the very region that helped you win this advantage. 97 00:04:12,461 --> 00:04:14,336 Grant, how does that make you feel? 98 00:04:14,338 --> 00:04:16,129 That's definitely not midwest nice. 99 00:04:16,131 --> 00:04:19,132 That's not how we were raised. What the heck, jen? 100 00:04:19,176 --> 00:04:21,510 We just helped you win the last challenge. 101 00:04:21,512 --> 00:04:25,430 We're the reason your entire region was safe as well. That's not cool. 102 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:28,350 Jennifer, please rejoin the south. 103 00:04:28,394 --> 00:04:31,687 - Thank you. - We'll remember this, too. 104 00:04:34,358 --> 00:04:36,650 Now whoever cooks the best dish tonight 105 00:04:36,694 --> 00:04:39,236 Will win the immunity pin 106 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:42,531 And gain a game-changing advantage 107 00:04:42,574 --> 00:04:44,032 Across the next challenge. 108 00:04:44,076 --> 00:04:46,576 They'll also keep their entire region safe 109 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:47,828 From elimination tonight. 110 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:49,454 And, sadly, whoever cooks the worst dish 111 00:04:49,498 --> 00:04:51,707 Will be leaving the competition for good. 112 00:04:51,750 --> 00:04:53,375 - We got this. - We got this. 113 00:04:53,419 --> 00:04:57,754 Right, your 60 minutes start now. 114 00:04:57,798 --> 00:05:00,590 Off you go. Midwest, sit tight. 115 00:05:00,634 --> 00:05:02,384 Who's done a chicken before and who's confident? 116 00:05:02,428 --> 00:05:04,553 I've done it a couple of times. Can I butcher the chicken? 117 00:05:04,596 --> 00:05:06,388 Can I have the drumsticks? 118 00:05:06,432 --> 00:05:08,849 - Okay, and I really need the breast. - You know what? 119 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:10,559 - I'll take the wings. - If I could have the liver and the thighs, 120 00:05:10,602 --> 00:05:12,894 - I would really appreciate it. - Y'all, let me do the chicken. 121 00:05:12,896 --> 00:05:15,430 - You a farmer, girl. - I raise chickens. I butcher chickens. 122 00:05:15,441 --> 00:05:17,524 Now what pieces do y'all need? I know I need that thigh. 123 00:05:17,568 --> 00:05:19,693 - I need wings. - I'm good with a breast. 124 00:05:19,737 --> 00:05:22,154 - How many wings do you need? - I mean, I was gonna use all of them. 125 00:05:22,197 --> 00:05:24,531 - I need thighs. - I need thighs also. 126 00:05:24,575 --> 00:05:26,491 I need the thighs because my gravy is gonna dry up. 127 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:29,494 - Okay, I can use one breast on mine. Let's go. - Okay, okay. 128 00:05:29,496 --> 00:05:31,330 Brynn: I don't think I've done it with a whole one like this before. 129 00:05:31,332 --> 00:05:33,665 - Oh. - Let's go, let's go. 130 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:37,294 Brynn: Initially, I figured we had a really huge advantage in the northeast 131 00:05:37,338 --> 00:05:40,464 Because we have three cooks sharing one chicken. 132 00:05:40,507 --> 00:05:42,883 But I really wanted chicken thighs. 133 00:05:42,926 --> 00:05:44,593 I ended up giving them to purvi. 134 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:46,511 But I don't have any time to worry about it. 135 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:49,890 I need to butcher the chicken quickly so I can start cooking. 136 00:05:49,892 --> 00:05:52,517 Okay, great. 137 00:05:52,561 --> 00:05:54,102 - Let's get going. - Okay. Let's go! 138 00:05:54,146 --> 00:05:55,312 Okay, let's go to the pantry. 139 00:05:55,356 --> 00:05:58,273 Come on, little guy. We got this. 140 00:06:01,278 --> 00:06:03,862 Hi, beautiful babies. Gonna do you... 141 00:06:03,864 --> 00:06:06,281 Where's the jalapenos? 142 00:06:06,283 --> 00:06:08,325 Having five of us in the south and one chicken to separate, 143 00:06:08,369 --> 00:06:10,243 It's definitely a challenge, 144 00:06:10,287 --> 00:06:12,496 But all of us in the south, we work together nicely, 145 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:14,831 And I feel like we can all put some good flavor 146 00:06:14,833 --> 00:06:16,166 And love in that chicken. 147 00:06:16,210 --> 00:06:18,710 - Great job there, sav. - Thank you. 148 00:06:18,712 --> 00:06:20,379 All right. They're ready. 149 00:06:20,422 --> 00:06:22,422 Kendal: Ain't bad for our farmer from alabama. 150 00:06:22,466 --> 00:06:25,634 - That's right. - So, sav just ripped through that chicken. 151 00:06:25,677 --> 00:06:28,053 She has chickens on the farm. She obviously knows what she's doing. 152 00:06:28,097 --> 00:06:30,222 - Wow, that was quick wasn't it? - Yeah. 153 00:06:30,265 --> 00:06:31,765 - Brynn: So you need thighs? - Purvi: Yeah. 154 00:06:31,767 --> 00:06:33,433 Are you taking the drums as well or can you take that apart-- 155 00:06:33,477 --> 00:06:34,684 No, drums you can take-- I can take it apart. 156 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:36,144 - Brynn: Yep. - Thank you. 157 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:37,687 - Grab this guy. - Great, love it. Thank you. 158 00:06:39,316 --> 00:06:42,275 Kyle: I am very, very upset because 159 00:06:42,361 --> 00:06:44,069 It feels a little bit like we're being backstabbed. 160 00:06:44,154 --> 00:06:45,737 I'm not sure if you can see it, but I'm pretty sure 161 00:06:45,781 --> 00:06:48,281 I'm still missing eyebrow hairs 162 00:06:48,325 --> 00:06:51,326 From manning the grill for jennifer's team last week. 163 00:06:51,370 --> 00:06:53,870 And now to lose ten minutes, 164 00:06:53,914 --> 00:06:55,288 It's really gonna hurt all of our cooks. 165 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:57,582 Gordon: Just under 55 minutes to go. 166 00:06:57,626 --> 00:07:00,877 Five minutes to go, midwest. 167 00:07:00,921 --> 00:07:02,838 - Let's go, west coast. - Let's get it, y'all. 168 00:07:02,881 --> 00:07:04,589 Lizzie, come on, you gotta speed up. 169 00:07:04,633 --> 00:07:07,551 - The whole team are waiting on you. - Almost there, guys. 170 00:07:07,594 --> 00:07:09,636 That's over five minutes to break this chicken down. Come on. 171 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:12,597 I cut at the joint, right? For my chicken-- for my drumstick? 172 00:07:12,641 --> 00:07:14,599 - Right on here? - Yeah. Yep. 173 00:07:14,601 --> 00:07:17,894 - Lizzie: Kennedy, I'm a little worried - you got it, baby. 174 00:07:17,896 --> 00:07:22,274 - Midwest, sit tight. - They're looking around at the other regions. 175 00:07:22,317 --> 00:07:24,401 - They're cooking already. - This is really tough. 176 00:07:24,445 --> 00:07:26,403 Jennifer's decision, come on. The midwest didn't see that coming, joe. 177 00:07:26,405 --> 00:07:28,363 That's the nature of the masterchef kitchen. 178 00:07:28,365 --> 00:07:30,740 One day you're allies, the next day you're adversaries. 179 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:33,493 Four minutes. 180 00:07:36,248 --> 00:07:37,747 - How we doing, south? - Good. 181 00:07:37,833 --> 00:07:39,291 - Everybody good? - Feeling good! 182 00:07:39,334 --> 00:07:40,750 - Moving and grooving. - That's right. 183 00:07:40,794 --> 00:07:42,878 Jennifer: Hey, one of us has to bring this home, okay? 184 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:45,088 Work with speed and intuition. 185 00:07:45,090 --> 00:07:48,800 I am making a roasted crispy skin chicken breast 186 00:07:48,844 --> 00:07:52,137 With charred greens and a southern flavored risotto. 187 00:07:52,181 --> 00:07:54,055 I love to be creative in the kitchen, 188 00:07:54,099 --> 00:07:56,057 So I'm going bold with my flavors, 189 00:07:56,101 --> 00:07:57,726 And I hope I'm at the top again. 190 00:07:57,769 --> 00:07:59,978 Pressure is on. 191 00:08:00,022 --> 00:08:02,063 - That's how you do it. - Whoo! 192 00:08:02,149 --> 00:08:04,357 - Yep, that's how you do it. - ( sighs ) 193 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:07,360 - Your pieces are ready whenever you guys want them. - Heard. Thank you. 194 00:08:07,446 --> 00:08:09,821 I'm surprised I got that chicken done that fast. 195 00:08:09,865 --> 00:08:12,449 - I'm a little worried about my dish now. - Come on, let's do this. 196 00:08:12,493 --> 00:08:14,493 I was kind enough to get the thighs, 197 00:08:14,495 --> 00:08:18,163 So I'm really excited to make my signature dish from india. 198 00:08:18,207 --> 00:08:21,416 I am making butter chicken with my version of naan. 199 00:08:21,460 --> 00:08:23,084 This chicken challenge is awesome, 200 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:24,711 And the judges will be happy. 201 00:08:24,755 --> 00:08:28,340 Kennedy: I always end up using my whole thing of salt. 202 00:08:28,383 --> 00:08:31,092 - I can split some with you. - That'd be great, baby. Thank you. 203 00:08:31,094 --> 00:08:32,719 I'm really confident in my dish today. 204 00:08:32,763 --> 00:08:34,721 I got the chicken thigh because I know how it make it 205 00:08:34,765 --> 00:08:36,139 Crispy and juicy at the same time. 206 00:08:36,183 --> 00:08:38,391 And then I also chose the chicken liver. 207 00:08:38,435 --> 00:08:41,228 Weird meats like liver and stuff can always be difficult 208 00:08:41,271 --> 00:08:42,729 Because either it'll make or break a dish. 209 00:08:44,399 --> 00:08:45,982 - Jennifer: Okay. - Nice. 210 00:08:49,279 --> 00:08:50,779 Md: My drumsticks are beautiful. 211 00:08:50,822 --> 00:08:53,406 Yes, they are. They do. They look nice. 212 00:08:53,408 --> 00:08:55,116 - They look good. - Good job, lizzie. 213 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:58,828 Damn, now I forgot a lime. I just need a lime. 214 00:08:58,830 --> 00:09:03,333 Midwest, 90 seconds to go. 215 00:09:03,377 --> 00:09:06,962 This is the significant, significant penalty for the midwest team. 216 00:09:07,005 --> 00:09:10,257 No, without a doubt. Look at the faces of the midwest right now. 217 00:09:10,300 --> 00:09:12,842 - Aarón: Yeah, they look dejected. - Look how pissed they are. 218 00:09:12,844 --> 00:09:14,761 - Yep. - 30 seconds. 219 00:09:17,099 --> 00:09:19,391 I'm just standing there staring at the clock. 220 00:09:19,393 --> 00:09:21,017 I'm trying to keep my cool, 221 00:09:21,061 --> 00:09:24,187 But I'm looking at ten less minutes 222 00:09:24,231 --> 00:09:27,440 And have to share this chicken with four other cooks. 223 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:28,483 Oh, we're screwed. 224 00:09:41,081 --> 00:09:45,709 Midwest, your time starts now! 225 00:09:45,752 --> 00:09:47,377 - Let's go! - All right, guys. 226 00:09:47,421 --> 00:09:48,503 All right, guys, who wants to butcher the chicken? 227 00:09:48,547 --> 00:09:50,255 - I wanna do it. - What do you need? 228 00:09:50,299 --> 00:09:52,090 - I would love a breast, if I could. - Two thighs? 229 00:09:52,134 --> 00:09:53,842 - A breast? - Innards and any other meat. 230 00:09:53,844 --> 00:09:55,385 Done. Awesome. 231 00:09:55,470 --> 00:09:57,053 My butchering skills are excellent. 232 00:09:57,097 --> 00:10:00,390 I dress and butcher my own venison, my own steaks. 233 00:10:00,434 --> 00:10:02,267 The midwest has a target on our back, 234 00:10:02,311 --> 00:10:05,520 So we have a lot to prove and not a lot of time to do it in. 235 00:10:05,564 --> 00:10:07,272 So, wayne looks like he's done this before. 236 00:10:07,316 --> 00:10:10,275 - Look how quick he's moving. - Okay. 237 00:10:10,319 --> 00:10:12,193 Is there goat cheese in here? 238 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:14,070 We're good, midwest. Let's show 'em what we're about. 239 00:10:14,114 --> 00:10:17,240 Not only do we have to split up this little chicken between five people. 240 00:10:17,284 --> 00:10:20,285 Now we have a ten minute disadvantage. We only have 50 minutes to do this. 241 00:10:20,329 --> 00:10:23,079 I hope it doesn't send one of us home. 242 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:26,082 This challenge is huge tonight 'cause no matter what region you're from, 243 00:10:26,126 --> 00:10:28,126 - Chicken is a staple. - Let's get it, y'all. 244 00:10:28,170 --> 00:10:31,087 A very challenging mystery box because you have to take one chicken 245 00:10:31,089 --> 00:10:33,506 And divide it among, in some cases, five people. 246 00:10:33,508 --> 00:10:37,594 And the difficulty here is this is an individual challenge 247 00:10:37,596 --> 00:10:41,264 But very much dictated by what kind of chicken you negotiated, 248 00:10:41,266 --> 00:10:43,475 Because each cut has their pluses and minuses. 249 00:10:43,477 --> 00:10:46,353 Yeah, for me, I would have an ideal concept for a dish 250 00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:48,355 That can utilize different cuts of the chicken. 251 00:10:48,398 --> 00:10:51,149 That way no matter what I got, I can pivot and use it. 252 00:10:51,193 --> 00:10:52,484 Everybody good over here? 253 00:10:52,527 --> 00:10:54,611 Doing very well. How y'all doing? 254 00:10:54,696 --> 00:10:57,197 I'm in a good spot. My noodles are a good texture. 255 00:10:57,240 --> 00:10:59,115 The wings are nicely seasoned. 256 00:10:59,117 --> 00:11:01,117 The hardest part about cooking this chicken 257 00:11:01,119 --> 00:11:02,786 Is that there is no room for error. 258 00:11:02,829 --> 00:11:04,371 There is no backups. 259 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:06,498 There is no running to the pantry for more chicken. 260 00:11:06,541 --> 00:11:09,376 We have to get it right the first time. 261 00:11:09,461 --> 00:11:11,378 Whew! I thought it wasn't coming out right. 262 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:14,798 - Perfect. - Gordon: 44 minutes to go. 263 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:18,510 - Perfect! - All right, baby. 264 00:11:18,512 --> 00:11:21,388 - Good show. - Wayne: Midwest, chicken's done. 265 00:11:21,431 --> 00:11:22,389 It's on my station. Grab what you need. 266 00:11:22,432 --> 00:11:24,391 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 267 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:26,226 - Here. In the bowl? There you go. - Yep. Thank you. 268 00:11:26,269 --> 00:11:28,228 Sarah: My chicken breast looks gorgeous. 269 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:30,605 - Innards, innards. - Yeah, take the whole tray, charles. 270 00:11:30,607 --> 00:11:32,482 Charles: I chose the carcass and the wings 271 00:11:32,526 --> 00:11:36,695 Because I'm so used to scraping off meats and stuff. 272 00:11:36,697 --> 00:11:38,321 I grew up not having a lot. 273 00:11:38,365 --> 00:11:40,323 My mom used whatever meats we got, 274 00:11:40,367 --> 00:11:44,077 Formed it into something nice and fed all of us with it. 275 00:11:44,121 --> 00:11:48,623 So I wanna turn these scraps into an elevated dish. 276 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:51,376 Give me some, please. 277 00:11:51,420 --> 00:11:54,295 - Right, young man, what did you get? - Hey, chef. 278 00:11:54,339 --> 00:11:56,005 Charles: So, I got the innards. 279 00:11:56,049 --> 00:11:58,633 I also took parts of the meats of the carcass 280 00:11:58,677 --> 00:12:00,260 And the wings as well. 281 00:12:00,262 --> 00:12:02,554 I am making a chicken teriyaki. 282 00:12:02,597 --> 00:12:06,599 But, wait. So you haven't got a thigh, a drum, a breast? 283 00:12:06,601 --> 00:12:09,310 - No. - But-- 284 00:12:09,354 --> 00:12:11,020 There was some meat on there that I used. 285 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:13,231 I'm just asking because I've never seen this before. 286 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:17,068 - I have to use what I had. - So all sorts of leftover meat. 287 00:12:17,112 --> 00:12:19,112 - Yeah. - What cut is that? 288 00:12:19,156 --> 00:12:22,282 That looks like a sort of chicken wing, I think. 289 00:12:22,325 --> 00:12:24,534 - ( scoffs ) - I'm on it, chef. 290 00:12:24,536 --> 00:12:26,202 You're on it? 291 00:12:26,204 --> 00:12:27,829 Yeah, you're on a different freaking planet right now. 292 00:12:27,831 --> 00:12:29,205 - Yes. Yes, I am. - Good luck, young man. 293 00:12:29,249 --> 00:12:30,248 - Thank you. - You got your work cut out. 294 00:12:30,283 --> 00:12:32,584 The ( bleep ) is going on there? 295 00:12:32,627 --> 00:12:34,419 You got this, charles! 296 00:12:37,632 --> 00:12:39,758 - Uh, right. Young man. - Gordon, how are you? 297 00:12:39,801 --> 00:12:41,217 Yeah, very well, thank you. 298 00:12:41,261 --> 00:12:43,261 Wayne, butchered that chicken down like a pro. 299 00:12:43,263 --> 00:12:44,679 - Absolutely. - What cut did you want? 300 00:12:44,681 --> 00:12:46,473 I wanted the breast today. 301 00:12:46,516 --> 00:12:48,892 - It's one that I know is not as forgiving. - No. 302 00:12:48,935 --> 00:12:51,436 It can dry out quite easily, but that's what I wanna show you today. 303 00:12:51,480 --> 00:12:53,480 I'm making a chicken marsala. It's kind of a play on something 304 00:12:53,523 --> 00:12:56,483 My mom used make for us. And last week mashed potatoes hurt us a little bit 305 00:12:56,526 --> 00:12:58,234 In that team challenge, so I'm gonna show you that I know how to make 306 00:12:58,278 --> 00:12:59,569 - A great mashed potato here. - Good. Redemption. 307 00:12:59,613 --> 00:13:01,446 I love that idea. Get that pan on. 308 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:03,239 Just get it warm so that you're not waiting for anything, please. 309 00:13:03,241 --> 00:13:05,283 - Just over 30 minutes, yes? - Perfect. Thank you. 310 00:13:05,327 --> 00:13:08,495 I'm coming back here to get liquor. 311 00:13:08,580 --> 00:13:10,163 - I don't need it for my dish. - You wanna take a shot or what? 312 00:13:10,207 --> 00:13:11,414 I need it for me. 313 00:13:15,212 --> 00:13:17,295 Kendal: We're in good shape there. Good shape. 314 00:13:17,339 --> 00:13:18,588 - Kendal, what do you got? - Hello, hello. 315 00:13:18,632 --> 00:13:20,799 I am doing a chicken breast, and then I'm doing 316 00:13:20,801 --> 00:13:22,509 Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes 317 00:13:22,511 --> 00:13:24,803 With a nice, sweet memphis style barbeque sauce. 318 00:13:24,805 --> 00:13:26,471 It's kind of rudimentary, okay? 319 00:13:26,515 --> 00:13:29,015 - So how you elevate is gonna be key. - Yes, sir. 320 00:13:29,017 --> 00:13:31,100 - Joe: What are you using the molasses for? - My sauce. 321 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:33,102 It's a sweet heat memphis style sauce. 322 00:13:33,104 --> 00:13:34,437 Kendal, you're in an interesting position 323 00:13:34,481 --> 00:13:36,648 Because you've been on the bottom a couple times. 324 00:13:36,691 --> 00:13:38,650 - So you need to really redeem yourself right now. - Yes, sir. 325 00:13:38,652 --> 00:13:41,152 - Do you feel that this dish is gonna do that? - I do, I do. 326 00:13:41,196 --> 00:13:43,655 I think this dish is gonna have a lot flavors, it's gonna surprise you, 327 00:13:43,657 --> 00:13:47,075 And hopefully let me stay around for a little while longer. 328 00:13:47,118 --> 00:13:49,327 - All right, no room for error today. - No, sir. 329 00:13:49,412 --> 00:13:53,289 There's no room for error ever in this kitchen. 330 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:55,083 - How we doing, midwest? - Pretty good. Pretty good. 331 00:13:55,126 --> 00:13:57,252 I think we're getting that pin back today. 332 00:13:57,295 --> 00:13:59,254 You know, nobody ever wants a ten minute penalty. 333 00:13:59,297 --> 00:14:01,714 But, hey, in the midwest, we know how to work with adversity, 334 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:03,299 And we're about to show what's up. 335 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:05,593 Today I'm cooking with the drum and the thigh. 336 00:14:05,637 --> 00:14:09,430 I am making a jamaican jerk chicken today with an island rice. 337 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:10,765 I'm excited for the judges to try this. 338 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:13,643 This is one of my favorite dishes back in columbus, 339 00:14:13,687 --> 00:14:15,478 And I eat it all the time, and I hope to do them proud. 340 00:14:15,522 --> 00:14:17,355 Okay, we got it. How's everybody doing? 341 00:14:17,399 --> 00:14:19,399 - Great. - This is looking good! 342 00:14:19,442 --> 00:14:21,317 - Sarah, how you doing? - I'm doing really well. 343 00:14:21,361 --> 00:14:22,902 So what cut of chicken did you get? 344 00:14:22,946 --> 00:14:24,612 I got the chicken breast, which I feel very comfortable with. 345 00:14:24,698 --> 00:14:26,030 What'd you make? 346 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:27,323 I am making a stuffed chicken roulade. 347 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:29,325 A roulade? Where is it? Is it in the oven? 348 00:14:29,369 --> 00:14:31,369 - It's in here. - You're cooking it all on the pan? 349 00:14:31,413 --> 00:14:33,037 - Yeah. Yeah, for sure. - Can I see it? 350 00:14:33,123 --> 00:14:36,124 Aarón: Okay. You got it on high heat. 351 00:14:36,167 --> 00:14:38,668 Just don't let all that butter burn and all that fat. 352 00:14:38,712 --> 00:14:40,420 - That's gonna put a very acrid flavor. - I'll put it in the oven. 353 00:14:40,463 --> 00:14:43,256 No, so what you could do is actually drain that, sarah. 354 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:45,466 'cause taste that. Tell me if you like the way that tastes. 355 00:14:45,510 --> 00:14:47,385 - I mean, it's up to you. But I'm just saying-- - joe: Oh, don't taste that. 356 00:14:47,429 --> 00:14:49,596 That looks like it's really dark and it might be acrid. 357 00:14:49,598 --> 00:14:51,097 - Okay. - All right? 358 00:14:51,099 --> 00:14:52,974 Joe: You know, sarah, the roulade is a big risk 359 00:14:53,018 --> 00:14:55,894 'cause you're taking a dish that requires a lot of technique. 360 00:14:55,896 --> 00:14:57,437 As important as cooking is resting, 'cause it has to come together. 361 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:59,314 I was trying to rest it, like, eight minutes. 362 00:14:59,357 --> 00:15:01,190 You're gonna have to bring down the temperature 363 00:15:01,234 --> 00:15:03,484 - So that everything kind of congeals again. - Okay. 364 00:15:03,528 --> 00:15:07,196 - 'cause if you cut it hot, it's gonna be like chop suey. - Absolutely. 365 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:08,615 So I hope you thought this through. 366 00:15:08,658 --> 00:15:11,200 - You're taking a big risk. - All right. 367 00:15:11,202 --> 00:15:12,493 I'm trying something that I've never made before 368 00:15:12,537 --> 00:15:14,245 To try to get the judges' attention, 369 00:15:14,247 --> 00:15:16,205 But I'm really worried 370 00:15:16,291 --> 00:15:18,082 That I'm not gonna be able to pull it off. 371 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:19,584 Now with 50 minutes, 372 00:15:19,628 --> 00:15:22,045 I'm already kind of set on the chicken roulade idea. 373 00:15:22,088 --> 00:15:24,297 So I'm like, I gotta follow through with it. 374 00:15:24,341 --> 00:15:27,091 Like, I'm gonna hit it out of the park or it's gonna be a total miss. 375 00:15:27,135 --> 00:15:30,762 Man, time is flying! 376 00:15:39,856 --> 00:15:41,230 Gordon: 35 minutes gone. 377 00:15:41,232 --> 00:15:45,443 We're down to 25 minutes remaining. 378 00:15:45,487 --> 00:15:47,070 We're getting there. 379 00:15:47,072 --> 00:15:49,072 Undercooking this chicken is obviously number one. 380 00:15:49,115 --> 00:15:51,074 If it's pink in the middle, I'm going home. 381 00:15:51,117 --> 00:15:52,533 So that's why we're gonna keep checking the pan 382 00:15:52,577 --> 00:15:54,202 And we're just gonna keep on trudging through 383 00:15:54,245 --> 00:15:55,662 Just like midwesterners do. 384 00:15:58,458 --> 00:16:00,750 Yeah! Nice. 385 00:16:00,752 --> 00:16:02,251 Looking good. Whoo! 386 00:16:02,295 --> 00:16:04,295 - Kennedy. - Hello, chef. 387 00:16:04,339 --> 00:16:05,922 - Right, how you doing? - I'm doing great today. How are you? 388 00:16:05,924 --> 00:16:09,342 - Tell me about the dish. Oh. - I'm making a german dinner. 389 00:16:09,344 --> 00:16:11,219 - I'm gonna do a spaetzle with a little bit of nutmeg. - Love that. 390 00:16:11,262 --> 00:16:12,762 I'm doing braised red cabbage, 391 00:16:12,806 --> 00:16:14,597 And chicken thigh is just the juiciest meat to me. 392 00:16:14,683 --> 00:16:17,475 - Beautiful. - So I'm gonna do a crispy chicken thigh on top 393 00:16:17,519 --> 00:16:19,644 - And then I'm gonna do a liver pan sauce. - Oh, I love that. 394 00:16:19,688 --> 00:16:21,604 Liver's going to be finished, the pan sauce, at the very end? 395 00:16:21,648 --> 00:16:23,523 The german influence, where does that come from? 396 00:16:23,525 --> 00:16:25,858 - Oktoberfest is a huge festival in denver. - Huge. 397 00:16:25,902 --> 00:16:28,236 - Yeah, like, german food. - Not just the food, but the beer. 398 00:16:28,321 --> 00:16:30,822 - Yeah. Oh, I love the beer. - I love the german influence. 399 00:16:30,865 --> 00:16:32,615 - Good luck. - Thank you. 400 00:16:37,539 --> 00:16:41,708 - Oh, y'all, my risotto is heaven. - Joe: Hello, jennifer. 401 00:16:41,710 --> 00:16:43,418 - Hello. How are you, my friends? - How are you? 402 00:16:43,461 --> 00:16:46,587 Do you feel the arrows aimed at your back from the midwest right now? 403 00:16:46,631 --> 00:16:49,173 Probably so. But that's okay. Because you know what? 404 00:16:49,217 --> 00:16:51,217 - I'm here to be very strategic. - You have to be. 405 00:16:51,261 --> 00:16:54,554 - I'm here to win. - Yeah, you basically used them. 406 00:16:54,597 --> 00:16:58,599 No, I cannot say-- I am a sweet southern girl. I did not use them. 407 00:16:58,643 --> 00:17:01,436 - So, you got what cut of chicken? - I got the breast. 408 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:04,188 I'm making a southern roasted chicken breast 409 00:17:04,232 --> 00:17:06,357 With a southern risotto. 410 00:17:06,401 --> 00:17:09,152 I am adding onions, green peppers, and celery. 411 00:17:09,154 --> 00:17:12,613 So you're making a risotto with green bell peppers, which is not traditional. 412 00:17:12,657 --> 00:17:14,657 - It is not traditional. - So he's over here cringing. 413 00:17:14,659 --> 00:17:17,076 If you put green peppers in risotto in Italy, 414 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:18,411 You know where they would send you? 415 00:17:18,455 --> 00:17:20,455 - ( speaks italian ) - but I will say 416 00:17:20,498 --> 00:17:22,081 It's going to have the perfect texture. 417 00:17:22,125 --> 00:17:23,624 It's going to have my southern flavors. 418 00:17:23,626 --> 00:17:25,460 I'm bringing you something very special. 419 00:17:25,462 --> 00:17:26,669 I hope you're right because I'm open 420 00:17:26,713 --> 00:17:28,296 To interpretations of risotto. 421 00:17:28,339 --> 00:17:30,214 I just want it to be done right. 422 00:17:30,258 --> 00:17:32,383 Yes, I think it'll all be-- pull together very nicely. 423 00:17:32,427 --> 00:17:34,802 All right, it's time to pull the nails out, jennifer, 424 00:17:34,804 --> 00:17:36,471 Because they're coming at you. 425 00:17:39,517 --> 00:17:42,101 - Purvi: How are you doing, girls? - Brynn: I am feeling good. 426 00:17:42,103 --> 00:17:44,854 I got an extra boost after I butchered that chicken. 427 00:17:44,898 --> 00:17:47,857 Right, brynn. Give me an insight. Where are we going? 428 00:17:47,901 --> 00:17:52,445 - I have a chicken cacciatore. Little bit of spice. - Wow. Nice. 429 00:17:52,489 --> 00:17:54,072 - Man, that heat's in there. Lovely cacciatore. - Is it good? 430 00:17:54,115 --> 00:17:55,656 Beautiful. What cut are you using-- chicken? 431 00:17:55,700 --> 00:17:57,825 I ended up using the breast. I wanted to go with thigh, 432 00:17:57,827 --> 00:17:59,702 But I knew that she really needed it. 433 00:17:59,704 --> 00:18:01,412 Like, I know it would be a little bit better with thighs, 434 00:18:01,456 --> 00:18:03,664 But I really wanted to make it, and I think every single bite 435 00:18:03,708 --> 00:18:05,458 Of that breast is gonna have that awesome sauce on it. 436 00:18:05,502 --> 00:18:07,376 - It's gonna be okay. - Just don't overcook that. 437 00:18:07,420 --> 00:18:09,378 Even though it's in a sauce, just be smart with that. 438 00:18:09,380 --> 00:18:11,214 How do you feel now? The northeast going down to three. 439 00:18:11,257 --> 00:18:13,216 - We've lost two. - It's hard. 440 00:18:13,218 --> 00:18:16,385 I was the team captain, and it was really hard to feel like I let them down. 441 00:18:16,429 --> 00:18:18,596 I've got so much respect for you to step up and take that role, 442 00:18:18,640 --> 00:18:21,724 And all you can do now is bounce back tonight. 443 00:18:21,768 --> 00:18:23,476 - Good luck. - Thank you. 444 00:18:23,520 --> 00:18:25,144 - We're good? We're good? - Yeah, yeah. We good. 445 00:18:25,188 --> 00:18:26,646 - How'd your pasta come out? - I don't know yet. 446 00:18:26,648 --> 00:18:29,649 Well, it stayed together. It hasn't cooked yet, but... 447 00:18:29,692 --> 00:18:32,193 Lizzie: Shoot. 448 00:18:33,696 --> 00:18:35,071 - Lizzie! - Hello, joe. 449 00:18:35,073 --> 00:18:36,489 All right, what cut of chicken did you get? 450 00:18:36,533 --> 00:18:37,532 I got the breast. 451 00:18:37,575 --> 00:18:38,699 So what's the dish? 452 00:18:38,743 --> 00:18:40,076 The dish was going to be 453 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,369 A smoked gouda cream sauce 454 00:18:41,412 --> 00:18:43,496 With my spicy chicken breast. 455 00:18:43,531 --> 00:18:45,206 Was? Wait, was what? 456 00:18:45,250 --> 00:18:47,250 - I am-- I'm out of time. - You're out of time. 457 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:49,335 - I'm out of time. - So you're pivoting? 458 00:18:49,379 --> 00:18:51,170 I'm pivoting a little bit. I'm just removing some elements. 459 00:18:51,214 --> 00:18:53,256 The breaking down of the chicken took away some time 460 00:18:53,299 --> 00:18:54,423 'cause it took me a little time to do that. 461 00:18:54,467 --> 00:18:56,217 Gotcha. All right, wish you luck. 462 00:18:56,261 --> 00:18:57,343 I'm gonna do the best I can 463 00:18:57,387 --> 00:18:58,845 With what I've got going on. 464 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:00,304 The cook on the chicken, 465 00:19:00,348 --> 00:19:01,931 That's the most important component. 466 00:19:01,975 --> 00:19:05,184 I'm just hoping that I can get something else on there as well. 467 00:19:05,228 --> 00:19:07,478 All right, guys, one of you are going to save me on this end. 468 00:19:07,522 --> 00:19:09,689 This didn't go at all how I planned it. 469 00:19:09,732 --> 00:19:11,357 James: All right, we got you. 470 00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:17,071 Okay, purvi, what cut did you get? 471 00:19:17,073 --> 00:19:18,614 I got thighs and the legs. 472 00:19:18,616 --> 00:19:20,783 Okay, wow. So that's a dream. What's the dish? 473 00:19:20,827 --> 00:19:24,245 - It's butter chicken. - Stop it. 474 00:19:24,289 --> 00:19:27,081 - I love butter chicken. - Oh, I'm so glad I'm making this. 475 00:19:27,125 --> 00:19:30,960 I went to the birthplace. I went to where it was first thought out. Moti mahal. 476 00:19:31,004 --> 00:19:35,089 - It was beautiful. - Yeah, it's just most favorite dish among all indians. 477 00:19:35,133 --> 00:19:38,426 - And you're gonna make a little fresh naan bread as well? - The naan. Yes, yes, I am. 478 00:19:38,469 --> 00:19:40,219 - The competition's getting fierce. - Yes. 479 00:19:40,263 --> 00:19:42,763 - You're such an amazing lady. - Thank you. 480 00:19:42,807 --> 00:19:45,141 - You've got this beautiful breadth of culinary wisdom. - Thank you so much, chef. 481 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:47,018 Do you understand the band-aids are off now? 482 00:19:47,061 --> 00:19:51,272 Yes. I was nervous. I just focused myself and I'm really ready to roll. 483 00:19:51,357 --> 00:19:53,232 - Elevate that dish. Elevate. - Thank you, thank you. 484 00:19:53,276 --> 00:19:56,527 Let's go. Guys, just under ten minutes remaining. 485 00:19:56,529 --> 00:19:58,279 - Thanks for the time, jen. - I know. 486 00:19:58,323 --> 00:19:59,614 - Love you! - Thinking about you, friend. 487 00:19:59,616 --> 00:20:01,324 Lizzie: Do you have a squirt of lemon, james? 488 00:20:01,367 --> 00:20:03,367 - There you go. - Thank you. 489 00:20:03,411 --> 00:20:06,204 - Honestly, the west are looking super strong. - ( muttering ) 490 00:20:06,247 --> 00:20:10,458 Kennedy, she's taking the delicious thighs and going down the german route 491 00:20:10,501 --> 00:20:13,085 - With some braised cabbage. - Wow. 492 00:20:13,129 --> 00:20:15,463 It sounds like she's really playing to her intelligence as a cook and her strengths. 493 00:20:15,506 --> 00:20:18,341 - Is this sauce too salty? - No, not too salty. 494 00:20:18,384 --> 00:20:19,425 - It's good? Okay, good. - Yeah. 495 00:20:19,469 --> 00:20:21,052 Gordon: Now let's talk about the south. 496 00:20:21,095 --> 00:20:23,596 I'm excited to see what is jennifer doing? 497 00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:27,350 She's gonna do a pan-roasted chicken breast, but she's doing a risotto. 498 00:20:27,435 --> 00:20:30,269 - She's starting with onions and green peppers... - What? 499 00:20:30,313 --> 00:20:32,146 ...Which is a little bit strange for a risotto. 500 00:20:32,190 --> 00:20:34,690 Aarón: And she's gonna couple that with collard greens. 501 00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:37,485 - Oh, come on. - She's a little geographically mixed up, shall we say. 502 00:20:37,528 --> 00:20:40,071 - Exactly. - But the chicken is supposed to be the star. 503 00:20:40,114 --> 00:20:44,659 - I think we're done. - Purvi from the northeast, she's doing butter chicken. 504 00:20:44,661 --> 00:20:46,160 She can't make a mistake today. 505 00:20:46,204 --> 00:20:48,371 This has to be the best dish she's ever cooked. 506 00:20:48,373 --> 00:20:51,290 Last five, guys. Five minutes to go. 507 00:20:51,334 --> 00:20:54,335 - Keep cooking, babies. - Taste, taste, taste! 508 00:20:54,379 --> 00:20:57,255 - Ooh. - When's sarah gonna slice that roulade? 509 00:20:57,298 --> 00:21:00,132 Joe: She slices it now, that roulade's gonna fall apart. 510 00:21:00,134 --> 00:21:02,093 If anything, I wouldn't slice it. I'd leave it whole. 511 00:21:02,136 --> 00:21:05,513 - Yep. - 90 seconds remaining. 512 00:21:05,556 --> 00:21:08,057 90 seconds. Work your magic, purvi. 513 00:21:08,101 --> 00:21:10,017 - Aarón: Let's go. - Elevate it. 514 00:21:10,061 --> 00:21:13,437 Not too much, kendal. 30 seconds to go! 515 00:21:13,481 --> 00:21:15,439 I can do this, I can do this, I can do this. 516 00:21:15,483 --> 00:21:17,775 - Let's go, lizzie! - You can do it, girls. You can do it. 517 00:21:17,819 --> 00:21:19,610 It's gonna have to be what it is. 518 00:21:19,654 --> 00:21:22,321 - ( bleep ) - get decisive, jennifer, please. 519 00:21:22,365 --> 00:21:24,156 - Yes, chef. - Let's go! Ten... 520 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:27,118 Judges: Nine, eight, seven... 521 00:21:27,161 --> 00:21:30,830 - Let's go, midwest! - ...Six, five, four, 522 00:21:30,832 --> 00:21:33,708 - Three, two, one. - Gordon: Well done! 523 00:21:33,751 --> 00:21:37,295 - Hands in the air! - Whoo! 524 00:21:37,338 --> 00:21:40,214 - Gordon: Well done! - Let's go, south! 525 00:21:40,216 --> 00:21:41,924 - ( murmuring ) - I could've used ten more minutes. 526 00:21:41,968 --> 00:21:43,884 - I could've used ten more minutes. - I could've ( bleep ) 527 00:21:43,886 --> 00:21:46,721 - More minutes. - I could've used two. 528 00:21:46,723 --> 00:21:47,847 James: What happened? 529 00:21:47,890 --> 00:21:50,391 Lizzie: Um, I just ran out of time. 530 00:21:50,435 --> 00:21:53,311 I'm just not in any way happy with my dish. 531 00:21:53,354 --> 00:21:55,313 I definitely took on too much tonight, 532 00:21:55,356 --> 00:21:59,233 And when the judges taste it, it's not gonna be up to par. 533 00:21:59,235 --> 00:22:02,528 I'm 100% relying on my region to pull me through right now 534 00:22:02,530 --> 00:22:05,489 Because this plate could send me home, 535 00:22:05,533 --> 00:22:07,616 And I don't feel like tonight's my night to go home. 536 00:22:18,421 --> 00:22:20,838 Gordon: Well done. Tonight you each had to cook 537 00:22:20,882 --> 00:22:23,591 The most outstanding chicken dish of your entire lives. 538 00:22:23,634 --> 00:22:28,220 Now we'd like to take a much closer look at all your dishes. 539 00:22:28,264 --> 00:22:30,598 - Gents, shall we? - Let's go. 540 00:22:35,813 --> 00:22:37,521 All right, lizzie, what do we got here? 541 00:22:37,523 --> 00:22:40,024 I have a pan-seared chicken with a gouda cream sauce. 542 00:22:40,068 --> 00:22:42,151 - And you finished in the oven? - No, chef. 543 00:22:42,153 --> 00:22:44,904 - Okay. - Hmm. 544 00:22:44,947 --> 00:22:47,990 Kennedy, so you're happy with all the proportions of all the elements? 545 00:22:48,034 --> 00:22:52,119 It's a bigger portion than I'd want, but, I mean, germans eat a lot, so... 546 00:22:52,163 --> 00:22:54,705 I don't know how long I have to be in the masterchef kitchen 547 00:22:54,791 --> 00:22:58,376 To get used to the intensity of having the judges coming up, 548 00:22:58,378 --> 00:23:00,086 Looking at your finished plate, 549 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:02,088 And asking very direct, blunt questions. 550 00:23:02,131 --> 00:23:05,383 I see a lot of uneven cuts here. 551 00:23:05,468 --> 00:23:08,094 It was my first roulade, so I feel happy with the flavor. 552 00:23:08,137 --> 00:23:10,513 Do you think it was the right time to do your first roulade today? 553 00:23:10,515 --> 00:23:13,391 Sometimes with a little bit of air of, 554 00:23:13,434 --> 00:23:15,851 "you're a moron for doing what you did." 555 00:23:15,895 --> 00:23:18,229 All right, charles, what piece of the chicken did you get? 556 00:23:18,272 --> 00:23:20,314 - The wings and the carcass. - You created a-- 557 00:23:20,358 --> 00:23:23,192 - A chicken teriyaki out of it. - And I grilled it. 558 00:23:23,194 --> 00:23:25,361 And I used innards for my vermicelli noodle salad. 559 00:23:25,363 --> 00:23:29,073 - All right. - Were you missing the extra ten minutes? 560 00:23:29,117 --> 00:23:31,534 You know, I think I could've gone a little bit deeper 561 00:23:31,577 --> 00:23:33,452 With flavor with ten more minutes, but I'm very happy 562 00:23:33,496 --> 00:23:36,497 - With what I was able to put on the plate today. - Thank you. 563 00:23:36,541 --> 00:23:38,499 Kolby: I definitely want to have a top dish tonight, 564 00:23:38,543 --> 00:23:41,419 But being in the south, everybody's really good. 565 00:23:41,462 --> 00:23:45,339 - So this is risotto? - Southern risotto, yes. 566 00:23:45,341 --> 00:23:47,508 Even if your dish is not one of the worst in total, 567 00:23:47,552 --> 00:23:49,218 It could be the worst in your region. 568 00:23:49,262 --> 00:23:51,053 So it's more likely for me to go in the bottom 569 00:23:51,097 --> 00:23:53,055 - If my dish is not perfect. - Are you happy with 570 00:23:53,099 --> 00:23:54,515 - All the components? - Yes, sir. 571 00:23:54,517 --> 00:23:57,393 - I think I did pretty good. - Gordon: Thank you. 572 00:23:57,437 --> 00:23:59,353 - Where did this come from? - Uh, scratch. 573 00:23:59,397 --> 00:24:00,813 - You made it? - Yes, sir. 574 00:24:00,815 --> 00:24:03,107 - Mm. - Thank you. 575 00:24:03,151 --> 00:24:06,152 Purvi, there's a lot of responsibility 576 00:24:06,195 --> 00:24:07,486 - With cooking a dish like this. - Yeah. 577 00:24:07,530 --> 00:24:09,238 Do you feel that you did justice to it? 578 00:24:09,282 --> 00:24:10,364 I think so. 579 00:24:10,408 --> 00:24:13,325 I think I was able to get the flavors. 580 00:24:14,704 --> 00:24:15,828 Gordon: Brynn, what's the dish? 581 00:24:15,830 --> 00:24:17,288 Brynn: A chicken cacciatore. 582 00:24:17,331 --> 00:24:19,123 - And skin off? - Skin off. 583 00:24:19,167 --> 00:24:22,168 I used that skin to make the crispy topping. 584 00:24:22,211 --> 00:24:24,420 - Joe: Interesting. - Thank you. 585 00:24:30,219 --> 00:24:31,552 Right, all of you, well done. 586 00:24:31,596 --> 00:24:35,389 It's time to taste the best dish from each region. 587 00:24:35,391 --> 00:24:38,350 First dish we'd like to highlight tonight, from the northeast, 588 00:24:38,394 --> 00:24:40,853 Featured a really impressive flavorful sauce. 589 00:24:40,897 --> 00:24:43,314 Please make your way to the front... 590 00:24:44,317 --> 00:24:47,151 Brynn. 591 00:24:47,195 --> 00:24:50,112 Brynn: I needed this. I needed this for the team. 592 00:24:50,114 --> 00:24:51,822 I needed this after the last challenge. 593 00:24:51,866 --> 00:24:55,117 Brynn, please describe the cut of chicken and the dish, please. 594 00:24:55,161 --> 00:24:57,203 Brynn: I made chicken cacciatore with chicken breast, 595 00:24:57,246 --> 00:25:02,625 Roasted lemon asparagus topped with crispy chicken skin with chicken liver mousse. 596 00:25:02,668 --> 00:25:05,753 It's rustic, it's charming, and it plays to your background, 597 00:25:05,755 --> 00:25:08,005 - 'cause it screams the northeast. - Thank you. 598 00:25:08,049 --> 00:25:09,507 - Shall we? - Joe: Yep. 599 00:25:10,801 --> 00:25:12,218 - Looks good. - Aarón: Very nice. 600 00:25:12,261 --> 00:25:13,594 What was the heat in the sauce? 601 00:25:13,638 --> 00:25:14,845 I used a calabrian chili, 602 00:25:14,847 --> 00:25:18,516 As well as red bell peppers. 603 00:25:18,559 --> 00:25:21,185 It's satisfying. It's like a really, really 604 00:25:21,229 --> 00:25:23,604 Well-executed top level home dish. 605 00:25:23,606 --> 00:25:27,274 Yeah, for me, I'm so impressed that used three different expressions of the chicken. 606 00:25:27,318 --> 00:25:29,610 This is exactly what we were asking for. 607 00:25:29,654 --> 00:25:31,237 Listen, this dish is delicious. 608 00:25:31,239 --> 00:25:32,821 I just wish you'd used the thigh. 609 00:25:32,823 --> 00:25:35,324 But I know purvi fought you for it. 610 00:25:35,368 --> 00:25:36,825 - Well done. - Thank you so much. 611 00:25:36,827 --> 00:25:38,202 - Aarón: Thank you, brynn. - Woohoo! 612 00:25:38,246 --> 00:25:41,288 - Go, brynn! - Way to go, brynn. 613 00:25:41,332 --> 00:25:45,125 Okay, so the dish from the south that we collectively felt 614 00:25:45,169 --> 00:25:47,336 Deserved the most praise comes from a cook 615 00:25:47,380 --> 00:25:49,296 Who has never been in the top four. 616 00:25:49,340 --> 00:25:52,424 Please come forward, kendal. 617 00:25:52,468 --> 00:25:56,595 - Whoo! - Way to go, kendal. 618 00:25:56,597 --> 00:25:58,514 - Good job, kendal. - Nice job, kendal. 619 00:25:58,558 --> 00:25:59,515 Whoo! 620 00:26:01,102 --> 00:26:03,352 Kendal: I made a barbeque chicken breast 621 00:26:03,354 --> 00:26:04,603 Seasoned with a rub 622 00:26:04,605 --> 00:26:07,189 And a perfectly balanced memphis barbeque sauce, 623 00:26:07,233 --> 00:26:09,900 And mashed potatoes with roasted brussel sprouts. 624 00:26:09,944 --> 00:26:12,486 Kendal, I was amazed that you decided to barbeque a breast, 625 00:26:12,530 --> 00:26:14,446 Because as you know, the breast gets dry. 626 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:16,865 But plating-wise, it looks beautiful. Really beautiful. 627 00:26:16,867 --> 00:26:18,450 - Thank you. - Shall we? 628 00:26:18,494 --> 00:26:20,286 Aarón: Yep. 629 00:26:25,543 --> 00:26:29,712 Kendal, let's deal with the elephant in the room about the barbeque sauce. 630 00:26:32,258 --> 00:26:35,384 That thing needs to be put in a bottle and sold online. 631 00:26:35,428 --> 00:26:37,052 - It's exceptional. - Thank you, chef. 632 00:26:37,096 --> 00:26:39,054 - Yeah, south! - So we're absolutely clear, 633 00:26:39,098 --> 00:26:40,848 The chicken is moist, it's delicious. 634 00:26:40,891 --> 00:26:43,350 - It's kendal at his best. Great job. - Thank you, sir. 635 00:26:43,394 --> 00:26:46,061 The tendency to put that barbeque sauce on too early 636 00:26:46,105 --> 00:26:49,898 And have that scorch and burn with all the sugar in it, you didn't do that. 637 00:26:49,942 --> 00:26:53,277 That shows awareness and it shows good cooking, all right? 638 00:26:53,279 --> 00:26:55,321 - Thank you. - This is one of the rare occasions 639 00:26:55,364 --> 00:26:58,324 That you were able to cook something the three of us can't, 640 00:26:58,367 --> 00:27:00,826 And I think that that is why you're here, 641 00:27:00,828 --> 00:27:04,246 Because that sauce is something that we do not have mastery of. 642 00:27:04,248 --> 00:27:06,081 So... ( speaks italian ) 643 00:27:06,125 --> 00:27:09,043 - Thank you very much. - Good job, south, baby! 644 00:27:10,212 --> 00:27:11,503 Where's that bottle? 645 00:27:11,505 --> 00:27:14,506 Joe: Barbeque sauce. Bring it up here. 646 00:27:14,550 --> 00:27:17,217 - Congrats, friend. - Yeah, kendal! 647 00:27:17,261 --> 00:27:19,261 - Good job, kendal. - Gordon: Thank you. 648 00:27:19,305 --> 00:27:20,721 That's coming home with me tonight. 649 00:27:20,765 --> 00:27:21,639 - Thank you. - Thank you. 650 00:27:21,682 --> 00:27:24,433 ( cheering ) 651 00:27:24,468 --> 00:27:25,976 That's a compliment right there, young man. 652 00:27:26,062 --> 00:27:28,103 Very much so. Thank y'all very much. 653 00:27:28,147 --> 00:27:30,522 Okay, the dish from the midwest 654 00:27:30,566 --> 00:27:35,110 That we were drawn to the most was an inventive riff 655 00:27:35,154 --> 00:27:37,655 Off a classic chicken dish. 656 00:27:37,698 --> 00:27:41,033 Please come forward, grant. 657 00:27:42,286 --> 00:27:43,827 - All right! - Grant. 658 00:27:43,829 --> 00:27:45,871 - Nice. - Wow. 659 00:27:45,915 --> 00:27:48,582 - Good job, grant. - You deserved it. 660 00:27:48,626 --> 00:27:51,293 Grant: I got a chicken breast to cook, and I made chicken marsala. 661 00:27:51,295 --> 00:27:55,214 So I have a white wine sauce with a beautiful oyster mushrooms and mashed potatoes. 662 00:27:55,299 --> 00:27:57,383 It looks rustic, but I'm thinking 663 00:27:57,426 --> 00:27:59,426 It's gonna have very, very sophisticated flavor. 664 00:28:04,392 --> 00:28:06,308 - Looks good. - That's cooked beautifully. 665 00:28:06,310 --> 00:28:07,601 Thank you. 666 00:28:12,525 --> 00:28:15,109 Grant, this dish screams the midwest. 667 00:28:15,152 --> 00:28:17,319 Chicken's cooked beautifully. Really beautifully. 668 00:28:17,363 --> 00:28:20,030 Skin crisp. Everything you want from a chicken breast. Moist. 669 00:28:20,074 --> 00:28:23,200 It's hard to believe you got that done in 50 minutes. 670 00:28:23,202 --> 00:28:25,035 That's what impressed me the most. 671 00:28:25,037 --> 00:28:26,328 Yeah, I can envision this 672 00:28:26,372 --> 00:28:29,206 As a course at a very nice restaurant. 673 00:28:29,250 --> 00:28:31,583 If I had to sort of adjust one thing, 674 00:28:31,627 --> 00:28:33,168 Have the confidence to put a little bit of vinegar in that sauce. 675 00:28:33,212 --> 00:28:35,212 - Yeah. Mm-hmm. - It needs acid. 676 00:28:35,256 --> 00:28:36,630 Other than that, man, you got a homerun there. 677 00:28:36,632 --> 00:28:38,716 Joe: But I just wanna make note of one thing. 678 00:28:38,759 --> 00:28:42,010 Cooking a chicken breast like this may seem like a simple thing to do, 679 00:28:42,054 --> 00:28:45,097 But it is actually very, very difficult. Good job. 680 00:28:45,141 --> 00:28:46,473 Thank you all very much. Appreciate it you. 681 00:28:46,517 --> 00:28:50,310 - Gordon: Thank you. - Yeah, grant! Whoo! 682 00:28:53,399 --> 00:28:55,816 The fourth dish, from the west tonight, 683 00:28:55,818 --> 00:28:58,777 This individual definitely impressed us. 684 00:28:58,863 --> 00:29:02,656 Please step forward, kennedy. 685 00:29:02,775 --> 00:29:05,451 Whoo! 686 00:29:05,494 --> 00:29:07,077 Get it, kennedy! 687 00:29:07,121 --> 00:29:09,204 This is my second time walking up with a top dish. 688 00:29:09,206 --> 00:29:10,831 I put my whole heart on the plate, 689 00:29:10,916 --> 00:29:13,116 And I feel like this time, I just feel it in my bones 690 00:29:13,127 --> 00:29:14,668 That I'm gonna get that immunity pin 691 00:29:14,712 --> 00:29:15,919 And I'm gonna save the west. 692 00:29:15,921 --> 00:29:17,588 Kennedy, describe the dish, please. 693 00:29:17,590 --> 00:29:18,589 Kennedy: I got the thigh, 694 00:29:18,591 --> 00:29:19,798 And I made a crispy chicken 695 00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:21,049 With a german spaetzle 696 00:29:21,093 --> 00:29:22,760 And braised red cabbage. 697 00:29:22,803 --> 00:29:24,470 Visually, it looks good. 698 00:29:24,513 --> 00:29:26,096 It's the kind of thing you want to sit on a long table 699 00:29:26,098 --> 00:29:27,848 With 50 or at a beer fest. 700 00:29:27,892 --> 00:29:29,308 Someone get me a beer. 701 00:29:29,351 --> 00:29:30,350 Let's go. 702 00:29:30,394 --> 00:29:32,227 - Shall we? - Aarón: Let's try it. 703 00:29:37,860 --> 00:29:40,277 Chicken's cooked beautifully. 704 00:29:40,321 --> 00:29:45,365 It's got this sort of rich, unctuous, delicious seasoning, but the skin is crispy. 705 00:29:45,409 --> 00:29:48,285 The fact that you didn't take that off at the end really makes me happy. 706 00:29:48,287 --> 00:29:51,497 It's something that is remarkably delicious. 707 00:29:51,540 --> 00:29:53,582 Simple, but also thought provoking. 708 00:29:53,626 --> 00:29:55,209 And I think everyone should listen for this. 709 00:29:55,211 --> 00:29:57,544 It's good within the cultural reference 710 00:29:57,588 --> 00:30:00,756 Of which you place it, and then to make it right 711 00:30:00,758 --> 00:30:03,217 Is playing this game at the highest level. 712 00:30:03,260 --> 00:30:05,260 - Thank you. Thank you. - Gordon: Delicious. 713 00:30:05,304 --> 00:30:09,097 - Whoo! - Ah-ah-ah-ah! 714 00:30:10,351 --> 00:30:13,560 Gents, let's take a moment, please. Excuse us. 715 00:30:15,397 --> 00:30:17,397 Gordon: Brynn, the chicken cacciatore. 716 00:30:17,441 --> 00:30:18,732 - It was good. - That sauce is exceptional. 717 00:30:18,818 --> 00:30:20,108 If she'd put the thigh in there, 718 00:30:20,152 --> 00:30:21,527 That would've been exceptional. 719 00:30:21,570 --> 00:30:23,070 - All: Yeah. - Amazing. 720 00:30:23,113 --> 00:30:24,488 And the barbeque sauce? Barbeque chicken? 721 00:30:24,532 --> 00:30:26,073 - Gordon: Uh, yeah. - Aarón: Amazing. 722 00:30:26,116 --> 00:30:28,075 - Lights out. Great. - Yeah, yeah. 723 00:30:28,118 --> 00:30:30,160 Is that enough to make him win though? 724 00:30:30,204 --> 00:30:31,328 - One of the best tonight-- grant. - With the wine sauce? 725 00:30:31,372 --> 00:30:33,330 - Grant. That was good. - Beautiful. 726 00:30:33,332 --> 00:30:35,332 - And then the german inspired dish. - Impressive. 727 00:30:35,376 --> 00:30:37,501 Aarón: I love the boldness in kennedy. 728 00:30:37,545 --> 00:30:40,254 It's courageous, it's intelligent, and it's delicious. 729 00:30:40,256 --> 00:30:43,382 We have four great dishes. Who's it gonna be? 730 00:30:43,384 --> 00:30:45,425 - I know who it is. - I think I know, too. 731 00:30:47,263 --> 00:30:49,471 - We in agreement? - Yeah. 732 00:30:49,515 --> 00:30:50,597 Let's go. 733 00:30:55,229 --> 00:30:59,481 Brynn, kendal, grant, kennedy, four outstanding dishes, 734 00:30:59,483 --> 00:31:02,234 But we've got just one pin to give out. 735 00:31:02,236 --> 00:31:04,361 And we are all in agreeance 736 00:31:04,405 --> 00:31:07,698 That tonight's best dish was cooked by... 737 00:31:09,535 --> 00:31:11,159 Congratulations go to... 738 00:31:27,303 --> 00:31:31,305 Tonight's best chicken dish was cooked by-- 739 00:31:31,307 --> 00:31:32,973 Congratulations goes to... 740 00:31:36,562 --> 00:31:37,853 - Kennedy. - ( cheering ) 741 00:31:37,855 --> 00:31:39,855 - Good job! - Yes! Go, kennedy! 742 00:31:39,857 --> 00:31:41,148 That's what I'm talking about! 743 00:31:41,150 --> 00:31:42,357 We gonna be up there on that balcony! 744 00:31:42,401 --> 00:31:44,067 Gordon: That dish was exceptional. 745 00:31:44,069 --> 00:31:46,361 Congratulations, you win the immunity pin 746 00:31:46,363 --> 00:31:49,698 And will be safe from elimination in the next challenge. 747 00:31:49,742 --> 00:31:51,074 - May I? - Of course. 748 00:31:51,118 --> 00:31:52,784 Please. Congrats. 749 00:31:52,828 --> 00:31:56,121 - This pin right here means everything to me. - Amazing. 750 00:31:56,165 --> 00:31:58,290 I feel like I made denver proud, and I made my team proud. 751 00:31:58,334 --> 00:32:00,667 Kennedy, congratulations. 752 00:32:00,711 --> 00:32:05,464 That means everyone from the west are safe from elimination tonight. 753 00:32:05,507 --> 00:32:08,258 All of you, make your way up to the balcony. Let's go, guys. 754 00:32:08,260 --> 00:32:09,676 I feel on top of the world right now. 755 00:32:09,678 --> 00:32:11,136 We're the wild, wild best, 756 00:32:11,180 --> 00:32:13,138 And we truly are here to be the best. 757 00:32:14,433 --> 00:32:17,643 Lizzie, you've got a big thank you towards kennedy 758 00:32:17,686 --> 00:32:21,104 Because that was definitely the worst dish in your region. 759 00:32:21,148 --> 00:32:24,900 - Yes. Thank you. - Get a grip, girl. 760 00:32:24,902 --> 00:32:27,486 - Thank you. - Now it's time to take a much closer look 761 00:32:27,529 --> 00:32:30,155 At one dish from each remaining region 762 00:32:30,199 --> 00:32:32,157 That we felt was not up to par tonight. 763 00:32:32,201 --> 00:32:34,785 The first dish comes from the northeast. 764 00:32:34,828 --> 00:32:37,079 It felt like a shocking misfire. 765 00:32:37,081 --> 00:32:40,582 Please step forward, purvi. 766 00:32:42,169 --> 00:32:45,128 I am feeling sad and a little bit shocked. 767 00:32:45,172 --> 00:32:48,256 Chef ramsay has big expectations 768 00:32:48,300 --> 00:32:51,176 Because he has tasted and made butter chicken so many times. 769 00:32:51,220 --> 00:32:53,470 So I am concerned that my butter chicken 770 00:32:53,472 --> 00:32:55,347 Might not have the flavor and the standards 771 00:32:55,391 --> 00:32:57,349 That the chefs were looking for. 772 00:32:57,393 --> 00:32:59,184 Give us an insight to the dish, please. 773 00:32:59,228 --> 00:33:01,853 Purvi: Today I got chicken legs and thighs, 774 00:33:01,855 --> 00:33:04,106 And I made butter chicken with naan. 775 00:33:04,149 --> 00:33:06,525 Butter chicken is supposed to be inviting and warm 776 00:33:06,568 --> 00:33:08,235 And it's got that fragrance to it. 777 00:33:08,278 --> 00:33:10,487 But it looks dull. Shall we? 778 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:11,571 Yeah. 779 00:33:16,862 --> 00:33:19,079 Look, when you do a butter chicken, 780 00:33:19,123 --> 00:33:22,207 You have a standard that's so high and so specific 781 00:33:22,209 --> 00:33:24,876 To everyone who's eaten it 8,000 times in their life. 782 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:28,463 So you're gonna really kind of raise the bar on yourself so high by doing an iconic dish. 783 00:33:28,507 --> 00:33:31,174 And then it's your ethnicity, too, so we're expecting so much. 784 00:33:31,218 --> 00:33:36,596 And I just feel that this wasn't butter chicken like I wanted or I like it, quite frankly. 785 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:38,640 - Sure. - Purvi, you know, 786 00:33:38,684 --> 00:33:42,144 This was in your wheelhouse, and so I am saddened 787 00:33:42,146 --> 00:33:44,646 Because I just know this is not the best butter chicken that you ever made. 788 00:33:44,690 --> 00:33:49,026 Butter chicken gravy should be fragrant, very tomato-y, 789 00:33:49,069 --> 00:33:50,986 And this is oozing of raw spice. 790 00:33:51,030 --> 00:33:52,654 And then unfortunately, as you can see, 791 00:33:52,698 --> 00:33:56,324 The denseness of the bread is actually-- it's raw. 792 00:33:56,368 --> 00:33:58,160 That needs to be rolled super thin there. 793 00:33:58,162 --> 00:34:02,664 Thank you, purvi. What a shame. 794 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:05,208 Okay, the dish from the south that disappointed us 795 00:34:05,252 --> 00:34:08,253 Was cooked by someone who's never been in the bottom three. 796 00:34:08,297 --> 00:34:11,339 Please come forward, jennifer. 797 00:34:13,635 --> 00:34:18,263 After two wins in a row, I think that the judges hold me to a high standard. 798 00:34:18,298 --> 00:34:20,223 But, you know, I'm starting to second guess myself, 799 00:34:20,267 --> 00:34:22,350 And I'm worried about that flavor profile 800 00:34:22,352 --> 00:34:23,852 And what the judges think of it. 801 00:34:23,854 --> 00:34:25,228 So, I'm pretty nervous. 802 00:34:25,272 --> 00:34:27,481 Okay, jennifer, tell us what you made. 803 00:34:27,524 --> 00:34:30,192 Jennifer: I made a roasted chicken breast 804 00:34:30,235 --> 00:34:32,778 With charred greens, a chicken gravy, 805 00:34:32,821 --> 00:34:34,905 And a southern flavored risotto. 806 00:34:34,907 --> 00:34:37,074 Visually, it looks strange. 807 00:34:37,117 --> 00:34:39,367 It's the dish that doesn't sound like it goes together. 808 00:34:39,411 --> 00:34:41,828 I get the risotto, but tonight wasn't the risotto challenge. 809 00:34:41,872 --> 00:34:45,665 The chicken is like a bit of an afterthought. Shall we? 810 00:34:52,966 --> 00:34:57,135 The risotto's overcooked, and it's not by any reference point a risotto. 811 00:34:57,179 --> 00:35:02,641 It's arborio rice done with new orleans mirepoix with a lot of wine in it. 812 00:35:02,684 --> 00:35:04,434 And it's not really a dish. 813 00:35:04,478 --> 00:35:07,687 For me, it's just like a chicken breast that's seasoned 814 00:35:07,731 --> 00:35:09,231 With a bad risotto. 815 00:35:09,274 --> 00:35:11,024 I actually like the seasoning on the chicken breast. 816 00:35:11,068 --> 00:35:13,360 If this was retinkered, reimagined, 817 00:35:13,403 --> 00:35:15,487 I think it would be completely different. 818 00:35:15,531 --> 00:35:17,823 - Yes, chef. - Jennifer, I'm underwhelmed. 819 00:35:17,866 --> 00:35:21,368 You had the control of the challenge tonight in your palm, 820 00:35:21,411 --> 00:35:23,411 And you didn't use that to your advantage. 821 00:35:23,455 --> 00:35:26,248 The chicken gravy's just, you know, gummy, 822 00:35:26,250 --> 00:35:28,458 And just not what you serve with a risotto. 823 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:32,212 This doesn't taste like the jennifer that I know. 824 00:35:32,256 --> 00:35:34,673 - I'm so sorry. - Thank you. 825 00:35:42,224 --> 00:35:44,975 So the dish from the midwest that fell short 826 00:35:44,977 --> 00:35:47,060 Was made from an ambitious cook 827 00:35:47,104 --> 00:35:50,689 Who tried overcome that ten minute penalty. 828 00:35:50,732 --> 00:35:52,232 Please come forward... 829 00:36:06,832 --> 00:36:08,832 So, the dish from the midwest 830 00:36:08,834 --> 00:36:10,834 That we must investigate further, 831 00:36:10,878 --> 00:36:12,627 Please come forward... 832 00:36:17,593 --> 00:36:19,301 Sarah. 833 00:36:21,346 --> 00:36:23,221 So it's my first time in the bottom, 834 00:36:23,223 --> 00:36:25,390 And I feel very scared about what's to come. 835 00:36:25,475 --> 00:36:28,101 I definitely regret making something that I've never made, 836 00:36:28,145 --> 00:36:31,521 But I'm hoping, like, the flavors can carry through. 837 00:36:31,565 --> 00:36:33,356 I got the chicken breast tonight, 838 00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:36,359 And I made a chicken roulade stuffed with prosciutto basil, 839 00:36:36,403 --> 00:36:38,612 A mix of goat and mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, 840 00:36:38,614 --> 00:36:42,324 Artichokes, roasted potatoes, and a tomato cucumber salad. 841 00:36:42,367 --> 00:36:44,910 You picked a dish where the resting time 842 00:36:44,953 --> 00:36:48,246 Is just as significant and important as the cooking time. 843 00:36:48,248 --> 00:36:50,373 So you gave yourself double jeopardy 844 00:36:50,417 --> 00:36:52,417 In a point where you had a ten minute penalty. 845 00:36:52,461 --> 00:36:55,295 - Yes, I agree. Yeah. - You played it all wrong. 846 00:36:55,330 --> 00:36:57,339 Joe: All right, let's taste it. 847 00:37:01,553 --> 00:37:03,220 Sarah, unfortunately, the chicken's dry. 848 00:37:03,263 --> 00:37:07,057 I just have to commend you for having the gumption 849 00:37:07,100 --> 00:37:09,226 To attempt a roulade on a night like tonight. 850 00:37:09,228 --> 00:37:12,103 But you were up against the clock, 851 00:37:12,147 --> 00:37:14,648 - And it's evident, right? - Absolutely. 852 00:37:14,650 --> 00:37:17,484 Yeah, this dish kind of reminds me of a lot 853 00:37:17,527 --> 00:37:20,362 Of those italian chain restaurants, and that's not a good thing. 854 00:37:20,405 --> 00:37:23,615 I think what you could've done here is taking that filling 855 00:37:23,659 --> 00:37:28,453 And used that as a garnish for just simply searing the chicken breast. 856 00:37:28,455 --> 00:37:30,288 Roulade-ing it is not the right move. 857 00:37:30,332 --> 00:37:32,582 - Yeah. - The chicken's overcooked. 858 00:37:32,626 --> 00:37:36,086 The filling has no reference. It's obviously falling apart. 859 00:37:36,129 --> 00:37:38,338 And the dish, it's not what you promised. 860 00:37:38,382 --> 00:37:42,050 - Thank you, sarah. - Yep. 861 00:37:42,094 --> 00:37:45,053 Purvi, jennifer, sarah, please give us a moment. 862 00:37:45,055 --> 00:37:46,721 Oh, this is tough. 863 00:37:46,765 --> 00:37:48,932 - Yes. - Love you. 864 00:37:48,934 --> 00:37:52,894 - Purvi's? - An iconic dish like butter chicken needs to be executed. 865 00:37:52,938 --> 00:37:55,605 This was in her wheelhouse. She should have an immunity pin tonight. 866 00:37:55,649 --> 00:37:57,565 - Huge mistake on her part. - Aarón: Yeah. 867 00:37:57,609 --> 00:37:59,317 Gordon: Jennifer, that dish missed the mark. 868 00:37:59,361 --> 00:38:01,778 The cook on the chicken for me was the saving grace. 869 00:38:01,822 --> 00:38:03,238 - Both: Yeah. - Does that risotto come from the south? 870 00:38:03,282 --> 00:38:04,781 - Come on? - No, we don't do that. 871 00:38:04,825 --> 00:38:06,491 Joe: Sarah's dish was a disaster. 872 00:38:06,535 --> 00:38:08,076 Why would you make a roulade if you've never made 873 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:09,619 A roulade before? 874 00:38:12,249 --> 00:38:14,332 - Gordon: Tough one, this one. - Joe: I think we need to do it. 875 00:38:14,376 --> 00:38:16,543 - I agree. - I think the dishes were that bad. 876 00:38:16,628 --> 00:38:18,461 We can't that slide 'cause that's gonna set a precedent 877 00:38:18,505 --> 00:38:20,255 - For everybody else. - Gordon: Wow. 878 00:38:20,299 --> 00:38:21,840 - We all in agreeance? - Both: Yeah. 879 00:38:21,883 --> 00:38:23,383 Aarón: Let's do it. 880 00:38:29,558 --> 00:38:34,185 Purvi, jennifer, and sarah, sadly, tonight you cooked 881 00:38:34,229 --> 00:38:37,314 The worst dishes from your regions. 882 00:38:37,357 --> 00:38:39,232 After discussing with joe and aarón, 883 00:38:39,234 --> 00:38:41,234 We are all in agreement. 884 00:38:45,490 --> 00:38:50,327 Sarah will be leaving the masterchef kitchen tonight. 885 00:38:52,372 --> 00:38:54,164 And you can thank jennifer for that. 886 00:38:54,207 --> 00:38:57,208 Having ten minutes less time to cook 887 00:38:57,252 --> 00:38:59,419 Really put you up against it, forced you to rush, 888 00:38:59,463 --> 00:39:01,129 And the final dish 889 00:39:01,131 --> 00:39:03,757 Was certainly not up to masterchef standards. 890 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:06,009 - I'm sorry. - Thank you, chef. 891 00:39:07,846 --> 00:39:11,389 But wait. 892 00:39:11,391 --> 00:39:14,392 After that intense discussion with joe and aarón, 893 00:39:14,436 --> 00:39:18,855 We felt that there was another dish equally as bad, 894 00:39:18,899 --> 00:39:21,107 And that simply wouldn't be fair 895 00:39:21,193 --> 00:39:24,486 To send only one of the bottom cooks home tonight. 896 00:39:24,529 --> 00:39:29,699 The second person leaving "masterchef" tonight is... 897 00:39:31,328 --> 00:39:32,452 Purvi. 898 00:39:32,454 --> 00:39:35,330 - Oh. - Ooh. 899 00:39:35,374 --> 00:39:38,458 Jennifer, say good-bye to purvi and sarah 900 00:39:38,502 --> 00:39:41,586 Because you dodged a bullet tonight. 901 00:39:44,549 --> 00:39:45,715 It's okay. 902 00:39:53,642 --> 00:39:56,393 Purvi, we fell in love with you weeks ago. 903 00:39:56,478 --> 00:40:00,188 You brought this incredible authenticity to this competition, 904 00:40:00,190 --> 00:40:02,524 But tonight you missed the mark. 905 00:40:02,567 --> 00:40:04,359 It was nowhere near up to the standard it should've been. 906 00:40:04,403 --> 00:40:07,112 - Yes, chef. - What's next for purvi? 907 00:40:07,114 --> 00:40:10,115 I'm still gonna cook. Today was not the day, 908 00:40:10,117 --> 00:40:12,283 But I will keep continuing with my cooking. 909 00:40:12,327 --> 00:40:14,494 Sarah, tonight, I think with the time deficit, 910 00:40:14,538 --> 00:40:17,372 You didn't play it right. But you're a great cook, 911 00:40:17,416 --> 00:40:18,581 And, listen, you got a lot of good stuff ahead of you, 912 00:40:18,667 --> 00:40:20,750 - So keep on cooking. - Thank you very much. 913 00:40:20,794 --> 00:40:22,836 - How are you feeling? - I mean, I'm upset, 914 00:40:22,838 --> 00:40:25,755 But I've had the best experience. 915 00:40:25,799 --> 00:40:27,424 I mean, I've already learned so much, 916 00:40:27,467 --> 00:40:29,217 And I appreciate all of the guidance. 917 00:40:29,219 --> 00:40:30,510 Please come and say good-bye. 918 00:40:32,305 --> 00:40:34,931 Sarah: I feel really bummed that I'm leaving now 919 00:40:34,975 --> 00:40:37,183 Because I feel like I was just kind of getting into my groove. 920 00:40:37,227 --> 00:40:38,852 This is just a stepping stone, okay? 921 00:40:38,895 --> 00:40:41,396 - Thank you for saying that. - You're on your way, okay? 922 00:40:41,398 --> 00:40:43,356 I am kind of, like, in this midwest bubble, 923 00:40:43,400 --> 00:40:45,733 And so I have a lot more learning. 924 00:40:45,777 --> 00:40:47,402 But I got a lot of new things to bring home to my family. 925 00:40:47,446 --> 00:40:50,905 Please place your aprons on your benches. 926 00:40:50,907 --> 00:40:54,117 Purvi: Making it to the top 20 was the biggest dream coming true. 927 00:40:54,161 --> 00:40:58,121 I came here to show my talent, my indian heritage. 928 00:40:58,165 --> 00:40:59,831 I know that whatever I've cooked, 929 00:40:59,875 --> 00:41:03,293 I cooked it with full honesty and dignity, and I did my best. 930 00:41:03,336 --> 00:41:05,044 - Ladies, good night. - Joe: Good night. 931 00:41:05,088 --> 00:41:07,380 - Aarón: Thank you, ladies. - Thank you. 932 00:41:08,842 --> 00:41:10,592 If you have a dream, just follow it. 933 00:41:10,635 --> 00:41:14,304 Even if one door closes, the other opens up. 934 00:41:14,347 --> 00:41:18,475 Gordon: Next time, we celebrate our 250th episode. 935 00:41:18,518 --> 00:41:22,729 I present to you the united cakes of america. 936 00:41:22,731 --> 00:41:26,399 Kennedy, you get to decide who's baking which cake. 937 00:41:26,401 --> 00:41:27,442 - ( laughter ) - he's a great chef, 938 00:41:27,486 --> 00:41:29,110 So I'm gonna screw him over today. 939 00:41:29,112 --> 00:41:30,528 With nine layers! 940 00:41:30,572 --> 00:41:33,031 Man, and I thought we were friends, kennedy. 941 00:41:33,074 --> 00:41:34,324 That's a lot of layers. 942 00:41:34,367 --> 00:41:35,658 I don't ( bleep ) know what I'm doing. 943 00:41:35,660 --> 00:41:37,452 - Just change gear. - Stressing me out up here. 944 00:41:37,496 --> 00:41:39,329 - Oh, jeez. - Between you and I, you're ( bleep ). 945 00:41:39,331 --> 00:41:41,498 Joe: I think kennedy might've sent the midwest 946 00:41:41,500 --> 00:41:43,082 - To the guillotine. - Nailed it! 947 00:41:43,084 --> 00:41:44,292 Kennedy set you up for success. 948 00:41:44,336 --> 00:41:45,668 - You went rogue. - Joe: This is a mess. 949 00:41:45,712 --> 00:41:46,753 ( bleep )