KFC Original Recipe Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
153 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
729 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
KFC Original Recipe Chicken
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KFC Original Recipe Chicken uncovered by a food reporter from Colonel Sander's nephew and republished with all 11 herbs and spices to make picture perfect KFC chicken at home!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 1/3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried mustard
- 3 tablespoons paprika (original recipe calls for 4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons Accent seasoning , optional (I left this out)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 chicken , cut into 10 pieces (2 wings, 2 legs, 2 thighs and 2 breasts each cut in half to make 4 breast pieces)
- vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions
- Add the spices to a small food processor until they're all uniform in size and the thyme, basil and oregano aren't larger in size anymore.
- Add the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices and mix with a whisk.
- In a second larger bowl add the buttermilk and egg together and whisk until combined.
- Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk soak and let any excess buttermilk drip off.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture on all sides, then shake off the excess coating.
- Let it rest on a cookie sheet for 20-30 minutes.
- Add oil to a deep fryer or a large pot that is at least 5 inches high so that the chicken can be fully submerged.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry in small batches for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and add to a drying rack on top of a clean cookie sheet.
- If you add it to a paper towel or newspaper the bottom of the chicken will steam from the heat and become soft.
Notes
- So here it is, in all its glory. I did make a couple of adjustments in my side by side comparison during recipe testing. More details of how/why available in the post above this recipe card.
- I ditched the MSG.I reduced the paprika by 1 tablespoon. I pulverized the thyme, basil and oregano in my small food processor. I added more oil
- Thanks so much to the awesome folks at the Chicago Tribune for this KFC Original Recipe Chicken "copycat."
- Chicago Tribune
Nutrition Information
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Calories
729kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
190mg
(63%)
Sodium
6613mg
(276%)
Potassium
692mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3010IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
7.5mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 729 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 729kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 6613mg | 276% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3010IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7.5mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
153 reviews
Excellent
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