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@seattlehanddoc Roasted Chicken Thighs & Cucumber-Avocado Salsa For the chicken thigh: 4 chicken thighs, skin on 1 red onion, thinly sliced Juice of 1 large lemon 2 tsp tomato paste 2 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp sumac (for sauce paste) For the Cucumber Avocado Salad: 2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced 1 small avocado, cubed 1/4 small red onion finely diced 2 tosp fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tosp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Optional: Lemon juice (to taste) For the Green Goddess Dip: 1 large handful cilantro 1 large handful parsley 1 large handful basil 1 large handful chives 1 small handful mint 1 small handful dill 1 small shallot 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup Greek yogurt For the Chicken Thighs: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the onions: Thinly slice 1 red onion and place the slices at the base of an oven-safe dish. Place chicken in a large bowl. Make the sauce paste: Adding to the bowl of chicken, combine the juice of 1 large lemon, 2 tsp tomato paste, 2 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, 1 tosp sweet paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tosp dried oregano, and 1 tosp sumac. Mix thoroughly with chicken. Place the chicken thighs on top of the sliced onions in the dish Roast the chicken: Roast for an initial 35 minutes at 425°F. (Roast for an additional 5–10 minutes for extra crispiness or if not ready. All ovens vary) For the Cucumber Avocado Salad: Finely dice 2 Persian cucumbers, cube 1 small avocado, and finely dice 1/4 of a small red onion (about 3 tbsp). Mix the salad: In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber, avocado, red onion, and 2 tosp of fresh cilantro. Add 1/2 tsp of dried oregano, 1 top olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.. Toss everything together. Making the Green Goddess Dip Process / blend the cilantro, parsley, basil, chives, mint, dill, shallot, garlic cloves, creme fraiche, zest & juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Recipe: @shredhappens #Bulking #athlete #dinner #Dinnerldeas #orthopedicsurgeon

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Video #12415 · Vlog

Orthopedic surgeon cooks for athletesfrom @seattlehanddoc

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Overview

An orthopedic surgeon prepares a large meal of roasted chicken thighs with cucumber-avocado salsa and green goddess dip. He starts by preparing the chicken with various spices and tomato paste, then arranges it in a large pan with red onions. He then prepares the cucumber-avocado salsa and green goddess dip. Finally, he plates the meal with rice, chicken, salsa, dip, and pita bread.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Introduce dish concept
  2. 2Prepare main component
  3. 3Prepare side components
  4. 4Assemble final dish
  5. 5Taste test

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 65%

POV: you're an orthopedic surgeon, feeding your athletes and it's bulking season

Verbal hook · 5%

Don't wanna be an American.

Visual hook · 30%

Smiling man holding a large cast iron pan.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

POV: You’re a [trusted expert], feeding your [specific audience] for [goal or season].

  • — POV: You’re a sports dietitian, feeding your runners for marathon season.
  • — POV: You’re a pediatric dentist, feeding your kids for cavity-free lunch prep.
  • — POV: You’re a financial advisor, feeding your clients for tax season.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The video opens with a POV shot and text overlay, immediately establishing the creator's role and the context of the video.

Payoff

The creator showcases the finished plate and tastes the chicken, providing a final visual and auditory satisfaction.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

Culinary Expertise Showcase

An individual demonstrates culinary skills by preparing a complex meal, highlighting each step of the process.

  1. 1

    The Recipe Teaser

    The creator presents the finished dish, setting the expectation for the culinary journey ahead.

  2. 2

    Ingredient Reveal

    The creator showcases all the ingredients required for the dish, providing a visual overview of the recipe.

  3. 3

    The Marinade Mix

    The creator prepares the marinade for the chicken, combining various spices and ingredients in a bowl.

  4. 4

    The Chicken Prep

    The creator places the chicken on a bed of onions in a pan, preparing it for roasting.

  5. 5

    The Side Dish Prep

    The creator prepares a cucumber-avocado salad, dicing the ingredients and mixing them in a bowl.

  6. 6

    The Green Goddess Prep

    The creator prepares a green goddess dip, blending herbs, yogurt, and other ingredients in a food processor.

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    The Plating

    The creator plates the dish, combining rice, chicken, salad, and dip on a plate.

Themes

  • Nutrition
  • Health
  • Cooking

Techniques

  • Montage
  • Cooking
  • Food preparation

Trends

  • Bulking season
  • Athlete nutrition

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Roasted Chicken Thighs & Cucumber-Avocado Salsa For the chicken thigh: 4 chicken thighs, skin on 1 red onion, thinly sliced Juice of 1 large lemon 2 tsp tomato paste 2 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp sumac (for sauce paste) For the Cucumber Avocado Salad: 2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced 1 small avocado, cubed 1/4 small red onion finely diced 2 tosp fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tosp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Optional: Lemon juice (to taste) For the Green Goddess Dip: 1 large handful cilantro 1 large handful parsley 1 large handful basil 1 large handful chives 1 small handful mint 1 small handful dill 1 small shallot 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup Greek yogurt For the Chicken Thighs: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the onions: Thinly slice 1 red onion and place the slices at the base of an oven-safe dish. Place chicken in a large bowl. Make the sauce paste: Adding to the bowl of chicken, combine the juice of 1 large lemon, 2 tsp tomato paste, 2 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, 1 tosp sweet paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tosp dried oregano, and 1 tosp sumac. Mix thoroughly with chicken. Place the chicken thighs on top of the sliced onions in the dish Roast the chicken: Roast for an initial 35 minutes at 425°F. (Roast for an additional 5–10 minutes for extra crispiness or if not ready. All ovens vary) For the Cucumber Avocado Salad: Finely dice 2 Persian cucumbers, cube 1 small avocado, and finely dice 1/4 of a small red onion (about 3 tbsp). Mix the salad: In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber, avocado, red onion, and 2 tosp of fresh cilantro. Add 1/2 tsp of dried oregano, 1 top olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.. Toss everything together. Making the Green Goddess Dip Process / blend the cilantro, parsley, basil, chives, mint, dill, shallot, garlic cloves, creme fraiche, zest & juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Recipe: @shredhappens #Bulking #athlete #dinner #Dinnerldeas #orthopedicsurgeon

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  • title · beginning

    POV: you're an orthopedic surgeon, feeding your athletes and it's bulking season

Transcript

Don't wanna be an American. Tier, maybe I'm the faggot America.

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