EASY COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN RECIPE
We set out to make copycat KFC chicken, and it was easier than we thought to make fried chicken that tasted as good as what you'll find at KFC.
Provided by Lindsay D. Mattison
Categories main course, dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour with the herbs and spices and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, mixing until they're well combined.
- Add the chicken to the buttermilk bowl and toss to coat. Cover the bowl lightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let it sit for 30 minutes, or as long as overnight. If marinade times exceed 30 minutes, place the bowl in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set an oven-safe wire cooling rack inside the sheet and set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat about 3 inches of oil. If you're using an electric tabletop fryer, fill the unit to its MAX line.
- Preheat the oil to 350 degrees over medium-high heat, using a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature. When the oil reaches 350 degrees, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Remove a chicken piece from the buttermilk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Place the piece in the flour mixture and press down firmly, allowing the flour to adhere on all sides. Shake off any excess flour and carefully drop the chicken into the hot oil. Continue dredging chicken until the fryer is full but not overcrowded; you should be able to fry three to four pieces at a time.
- Cook the chicken for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the crust turns an appealing golden brown color.
- Transfer the chicken pieces to the prepared baking sheet and place it in the oven.
- Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat the dredging and frying process with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- When all the chicken is fried, let the pieces sit in the oven until each reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Sprinkle each piece of chicken with a few shakes of MSG before serving. If you're unsure about food additives like MSG, feel free to skip the extra seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1594 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 267 mg cholesterol, Fat 118 g fat, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 69 g protein, SaturatedFat 19 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 1232 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
TASTE LIKE KFC CHICKEN FLOUR MIX!!
This is a Ron Douglas copycat recipe. He says you cant tell the difference, and neither can I! It came with no flour to seasonings ratio. I used 2 cups of flour and doubled the seasonings. Turned out prefect!
Provided by Linda L
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Double the seasonings, mix into the 2 cups of flour. beat 2 eggs with 2 tsp. of water, set aside. If you want crispy chicken, crumble up 4 cups of plain cornflakes. First dip chicken into egg mixture,then into flour mixture, then back ino egg mixture, the dip into cornflakes (cornflakes are optional).
- 2. I use the cornflakes for crispy chicken, so I use a cast iron skillet with oil to fry. It keeps the cornflakes intact. Once I heat up the oil I turn the burner down on low heat to prevent burning the cornflakes. Cook until golden brown.
COPYCAT KFC™ ORIGINAL-STYLE CHICKEN
They said it couldn't be done-but dare we say our homemade version of KFC™ fried chicken is better than the original recipe? We start with a flavorful combination of 11 spices you already have in your pantry and combined them with flour and brown sugar to create the makings of that savory KFC™ crunch you crave. After that, it doesn't get any easier than dredging the chicken and frying it up in hot oil. If you've ever wondered how to make KFC™ chicken, the secret is here.
Provided by Macheesmo
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat fryer to 350°F. Thoroughly mix together all spices.
- Combine spices with flour, brown sugar and salt.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg white to lightly coat them, then transfer to flour mixture. Turn a few times and make sure the flour mix is really stuck to the chicken. Repeat with all the chicken pieces.
- Let chicken pieces rest for 5 minutes so crust has a chance to dry a bit.
- Fry chicken in batches. Breasts and wings should take 12-14 minutes, and legs and thighs will need a few more minutes. Chicken pieces are done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
- Let chicken drain on a few paper towels when it comes out of the fryer. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.0, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1495.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE BREADING MIX (COPYCAT)
My reverse-engineered recipe for replicating KFC's 'Original Recipe' chicken breading mix. Yields one batch fried chicken (8-10 pieces, or up to 16 drumsticks). For a bulk mix of this same recipe for quick and easy breading, use Recipe #453973. Follow link to Recipe #393795 for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions. PLEASE NOTE: The Nutritional Information listing here is inaccurate -- since only a fraction of flour and salt actually end up in the finished product. So be aware -- the suggested sodium, sugar, carb and calorie levels are ridiculously exaggerated!
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 1 batch seasoning mix, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- NOTES: FOR AUTHENTIC RESULTS, PREPARE RECIPE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED. MSG (ACCENT SEASONING) IS IN THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL RECIPE, BUT MAY BE OMITTED IF NECESSARY. EGG WHITE POWDER IS SOLD IN HEALTH FOOD STORES. YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE EGG WHITE POWDER WITH CORNSTARCH. FINELY GRIND REQUIRED HERBS AND SPICES SEPARATELY IN A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER. USE A PEPPER MILL TO MEDIUM-GRIND TELLICHERRY PEPPERCORNS. I RECOMMEND MCCORMICK BRAND TELLICHERRY BLACK PEPPER AND GROUND GINGER, SPICE ISLANDS BRAND GROUND SAGE AND CARDAMOM, SPICE APPEAL BRAND GROUND SAVORY, AND WILLIAMS-SONOMA BRAND GROUND TAHITIAN VANILLA BEAN.
- MEASURE the BASE MIXTURE and 11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES into a large re-sealable container.
- BREAK up any clumps (and dry milk powder) using the back of a spoon.
- SEAL the container.
- SHAKE container to mix well.
- STORE container sealed and store in a cool dry place.
- WHEN ready to use, combine seasoning mixture with the 2 cups unbleached breading flour into a large re-sealable container.
- SEAL the container with flour and seasoning; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
- FOLLOW link to Recipe #393795 for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions (skipping its STEP #3 since you've already done this).
- ENJOY!
KFC-STYLE SPICE FOR CHICKEN
Great spice mix for flour when cooking chicken.
Provided by M. Karen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, parsley, garlic salt, chicken bouillon, tomato soup mix, cayenne pepper, rosemary, sage, paprika, onion salt, oregano, ginger, marjoram, and black pepper in a blender; pulse until ingredients are pulverized, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 804.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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