Ep 7. Pressure Test: Gary Mehigan's Roast Chicken, Peas and Potatoes

As the competition heats up, the remaining contestants face perhaps their biggest challenge yet in season 9 episode 7 of MasterChef Australia. In this Pressure Test, the chefs are tasked with recreating one of Gary Mehigan's signature dishes: roast chicken with peas and potatoes. The dish may seem simple on the surface, but with Gary's high standards and the pressure of the competition, even the most seasoned chefs are sure to feel the heat.

The contestants begin by prepping their ingredients, carefully measuring and chopping everything from the chicken to the potatoes to the fresh herbs. Time is a crucial factor in this challenge, and the chefs must work quickly and efficiently if they hope to impress the judges. As the ovens heat up and the competition gets underway, tensions run high as each contestant tries to outdo the others and secure their spot in the next round.

Once the dishes are complete, the judges take a close look at each one, scrutinizing every element from the flavor and texture to the presentation. With Gary's dish as their baseline, the contestants are under a microscope, and any misstep could send them home. As the judges taste each dish in turn, the contestants hold their breath, waiting to see how they measure up.

In the end, only a select few will move on to the next round, while the rest will be sent home. Pressure Test: Gary Mehigan's Roast Chicken, Peas and Potatoes is a test of skill, technique, and discipline, and only the best will emerge victorious. Tune in to see which contestants rise to the occasion and which fall short in this exciting episode of MasterChef Australia.