KFC Secret Fried Chicken Recipe

772Min

4Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

Kid friendlyhalal

#fried chicken#KFC copycat#comfort food

Equipment

mixing bowl

whisk

mixing spoon

deep pot

stove

tongs

serving plate

Ingredients

KFC Seasoning Blend

kosher salt

15 g

garlic powder

10 g

smoked paprika

8 g

black pepper

5 g

white pepper

3 g

thyme

2 g

oregano

2 g

mustard powder

3 g

ground ginger

2 g

dried basil

2 g

celery seed

2 g

MSG

3 g

Chicken Marinade

buttermilk

500 ml

egg

2 piece

pickle juice

60 ml

Flour Dredge

all-purpose flour

300 g

cornstarch

60 g

baking powder

10 g

Chicken Pieces

chicken thighs

4 piece

chicken drumsticks

4 piece

Instructions

Prepare KFC Seasoning Blend

Mix all 11 herbs and spices together to create the signature KFC seasoning blend.

5 min

Reserve 1/3 for marinade and 2/3 for the dredge coating

Prepare Marinade

Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, pickle juice, and 1/3 of the seasoning blend to create the marinade.

5 min

Make sure all ingredients are well combined

Marinate Chicken

Add chicken thighs and drumsticks to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.

720 mintimer 720 min

Longer marinating time results in more flavorful and tender chicken

Prepare Dredge Mixture

Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the remaining 2/3 seasoning blend. Mix in a few spoonfuls of marinade to create craggly bits for extra crunch.

5 min

The craggly bits are essential for that signature KFC crunch

Double Dredge Chicken

Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, return to marinade, then back into flour mixture. Press and squeeze to ensure full coating.

10 min

Press firmly to ensure the coating adheres well

Heat Oil for Frying

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C (350°F).

5 minMedium-high heattimer 5 min

Use a thermometer to ensure accurate oil temperature

Fry Chicken Thighs

Fry chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes until deeply golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

8 minMedium-high heattimer 8 min

Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot

Fry Chicken Drumsticks

Fry chicken drumsticks for 10-12 minutes until deeply golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

12 minMedium-high heattimer 12 min

Drumsticks take longer due to higher bone content

Drain and Season

Drain fried chicken on a wire rack and sprinkle with a little extra salt while still hot.

2 min

Hot chicken absorbs the salt better

Original recipe

InstagramRecipe by @dylannobert

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Freezer: 60 days

Reheat: Oven 180°C for 10 minutes or air fryer 160°C for 5 minutes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated to restore crispiness. Freeze uncooked dredged chicken for up to 2 months.

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