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Easy Copycat KFC Chicken Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.0 --raw

Easy Copycat KFC Chicken Recipe

A crispy, juicy fried chicken recipe with authentic spice blend, perfect for pressure cooking or skillet frying.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried thyme leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Ground yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons Ground white pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 Whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • Neutral oil like canola or peanut, for frying
  • MSG seasoning like Ajinomoto or Ac'cent (optional)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix up your dry ingredients real good in a large bowl. That means flour, salt, dried herbs, celery salt, black pepper, mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ginger, and white pepper.
  • In another bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 cup buttermilk until smooth. This dip works the tender pull and helps flavors stick on chicken.
  • Take each chicken piece and dip it in the buttermilk-egg mix, then coat in your flour-spice bowl. Press the coating on firmly.
  • Place coated chicken on a wire rack and let it rest for 15 minutes to help coating adhere.
  • Heat about 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F and maintain temperature.
  • Fry chicken in batches for 15 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
  • Drain cooked pieces on paper towels and let rest 5 more minutes before serving.

Notes

For spicier crust, increase paprika or add cayenne. Try with waffles for a southern combo.