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KFC Copy Cat Chicken

Source of Recipe

Internet


Recipe Introduction

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!

Recipe Link: https://dinnerthendessert.com/kfc-original-recipe-chicken/

List of 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


Recipe

1 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.

2 Add the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices and mix with a whisk.

3 In a second larger bowl add the buttermilk and egg together and whisk until combined.

4 Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture for 20-30 minutes.

5 Remove chicken from the buttermilk soak and let any excess buttermilk drip off.

6 Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture on all sides, then shake off the excess coating.

7 Let it rest on a cookie sheet for 20-30 minutes.

8 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.

9 Heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry in small batches for 15-18 minutes.

10 Remove the chicken from the oil and add to a drying rack on top of a clean cookie sheet.

11 If you add it to a paper towel or newspaper the bottom of the chicken will steam from the heat and become soft.

Recipe 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