KFC: The Ultimate Guide to Making Delicious Chicken Pieces (KFC Copycat recipe).

Easy KFC Copycat Recipe

KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a popular fast-food chain famous for its crispy and delicious chicken pieces. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders (Colonel Sanders) in 1952, KFC has become a household name worldwide. With its unique blend of spices and signature cooking methods, KFC’s chicken pieces, taken from the whole chicken are loved by millions of people around the world.

But what makes KFC’s chicken so special? How do you make KFC-style chicken at home? In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the world of KFC chicken and explore the secrets behind its crispy and flavorful coating.

The Original Recipe

KFC’s chicken pieces are made using the company’s famous “Original Recipe” blend of spices. This recipe is a closely guarded secret that only a handful of people in the world know. However, there are many copycat KFC recipes out there that claim to replicate the taste of the original recipe.

The ingredients in the Original Recipe blend include flour, salt, black pepper, garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt, paprika, and monosodium glutamate (MSG). The blend is mixed with purpose flour, and the chicken is coated in the seasoned flour mixture before being fried in hot oil.

The cooking method used by KFC is also unique. The chicken pieces are cooked in a pressure fryer, which cooks the chicken faster and seals in the juices, resulting in moist and tender meat. KFC also uses a special spice mixture that is added to the flour coating to give the chicken its distinctive flavour.

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If you’re a fan of KFC’s chicken and want to make it at home, the good news is that there are many KFC copycat recipes out there that you can try. Here’s a simple recipe that you can try and it tastes just like the real thing. However, if you want another simple recipe Jump to Recipe  for an easy recipe for crispy fried chicken using the secret blend of herbs and spices

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• Neutral oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, chilli powder, paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and white pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, hot sauce, and pickle juice.
3. Cut the chicken breasts into pieces and dip them into the buttermilk mixture, making sure they are coated evenly.
4. Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they are coated evenly.
5. Heat up some neutral oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350°F.
6. Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. This should take about 12-15 minutes.
7. Drain the chicken pieces on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
8. Serve the chicken pieces hot with your favourite dipping sauce.

Easy KFC Copycat Recipe

Easy KFC Copycat Recipe

If you’re a fan of KFC’s chicken and want to make it at home, the good news is that there are many KFC copycat recipes out there that you can try. Here’s a simple recipe that you can try and it tastes just like the real thing. 

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, Dinner, Lunch, Midweek Meals

Cuisine American, 30 minutes plus

Servings 4 people

Calories 682 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 Chicken Drumsticks
• 400 g Plain Flour
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 0.5 tbsp Dried Tyme
• 0.5 tbsp Dried Basil
• 1 tbsp Oregano
• 3 tbsp White Pepper
• 1 tbsp Celery Salt
• 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
• 2 tbsp Garlic Salt
• 1 tbsp Mustard Powder
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 4 tbsp Paprika
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 250 ml Buttermilk (if you can find buttermilk, add the juice of half a lemon to normal milk)

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Instructions

 

• Mix the herbs and spices together with the plain flour.
  400 g Plain Flour, 1 tbsp Salt, 0.5 tbsp Dried Tyme, 0.5 tbsp Dried Basil, 1 tbsp Oregano, 3 tbsp White Pepper, 1 tbsp Celery Salt, 1 tbsp Ground Ginger, 2 tbsp Garlic Salt, 1 tbsp Mustard Powder, 1 tbsp Black Pepper, 4 tbsp Paprika
• In another bowl mix together the egg with the buttermilk and place the chicken drumsticks into the mixture. Soak for about 30 minutes.
  1 Egg (beaten), 250 ml Buttermilk (if you can find buttermilk, add the juice of half a lemon to normal milk), 12 Chicken Drumsticks
• One at a time, remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and place it into the flour and herbs to coat it.
• Heat some oil in a pan to around 170-175 degrees celsius and in batches cook the chicken for about 12 to 15 minutes. If using chicken thighs they will take a little longer.
• Once cooked, carefully place them on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 88.5gProtein: 53.9gFat: 11.6gSaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 165mgPotassium: 747mgFiber: 6.3gSugar: 5.3gCalcium: 136mg

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Tips for Making the Best classic KFC Chicken Recipes.

• Use bone-in chicken pieces for the best results.
• Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before coating and frying.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the right temperature.
• Use a high smoke point oil, such as peanut oil, for frying.

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