Valentine’s Week kicks off in the Chewed Up kitchen with a dish that literally sealed the deal: Matthew’s Black Pepper Chicken Curry. Carla Hall shares the story behind the recipe her husband made during their early days together — a comforting, flavor-packed meal that still shows up whenever she needs a little extra love.

Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon, and Carla cook their way through the curry step-by-step, from toasting spices and browning chicken to building a rich, aromatic sauce with ginger, onions, and coconut milk. Along the way, they talk about relationships, cooking as an act of love, handwritten notes, and the dishes that help “get your girl” — or keep her.

The episode also dives into fan mail, career dreams still on the horizon, and what it means to “stage” in a restaurant kitchen. It’s a mix of comfort food, chaos, and heartfelt conversation — exactly the energy you want heading into Valentine’s Day.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Welcome + Valentine’s Week kickoff

01:30 The dish that “sealed the deal”

02:00 Carla’s Black Pepper Chicken Curry begins

04:00 Building the spice blend + prep tips

06:00 What “curry” really means

10:00 Cooking with love + relationship stories

13:00 Browning chicken + kitchen techniques

17:00 Coconut milk + sauce build

20:00 Serving with basmati rice, peas, cashews

25:00 Sponsor shoutout + Frontgate

26:00 Fan Mail: What does “stage” mean in restaurants?

28:00 Career dreams still ahead

34:00 Fan giveaway announcement

35:00 Love stories: how they met their partners

37:00 Wrap + Valentine’s Week continues

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Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud.

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