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KFC Fried Chicken

Recreate KFC Fried Chicken at home with this copycat recipe. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon ground thyme
  • ½ tablespoon basil
  • ⅓ tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • 4 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Accent flavor enhancer (MSG) optional
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup full-fat buttermilk
  • vegetable shortening for frying (you can use vegetable oil, we prefer shortening.)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into breast, thigh, leg, and wing pieces.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour and all of the seasonings.
  3. In a large bowl, add buttermilk and beaten egg. Stir or whisk to combine.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture.
  5. Soak the chicken for about 30 minutes.
  6. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
  7. To bread the chicken, remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off excess.
  8. Place each piece into the flour mixture.
  9. Coat the chicken fully and then shake off all of the excess flour.
  10. Place the chicken onto the wire rack.
  11. Bread all of the chicken. The breaded chicken should rest for about 15 minutes before frying.
  12. Heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer. If you do not have a deep fryer you should use a Dutch oven and fill it half full of vegetable shortening. If you are using a Dutch oven, use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is maintained at 350 degrees. If the temperature drops too low, the breading will become greasy.
  13. Cook the chicken in 2 or 3 batches. The breasts and thighs will take about 15 to 18 minutes to cook. The wings and legs will take about 12 to 13 minutes to cook.
  14. Drain the fried chicken on a clean wire rack on top of a baking sheet.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry before marinating
  • Don't overcrowd the frying oil
  • Maintain oil temperature between 325-350°F
  • Let coating rest before frying for better adhesion
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness (165°F)

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 3241mg (135%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1827IU (37%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 3241mg 135%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1827IU 37%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.