KFC ORIGINAL SECRET CHICKEN RECIPE

 

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KFC-Style Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Spice Mix:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 ½ tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp celery salt
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp mustard powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 3 tbsp white pepper

For the Chicken & Breading:

• 4-5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, breasts)
• 2 cups buttermilk (for marinating)
• 2 eggs (for extra crispiness, optional)
• 2 cups flour (for dredging)
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for frying (preferably peanut or vegetable oil)

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Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours (or overnight) in the fridge.
   • For extra crispiness, whisk 2 eggs into the buttermilk before soaking.

2. Prepare the Coating:

   • In a large bowl, mix the flour, all spices, and salt together.

3. Bread the Chicken:

   • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
   • Dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing it onto the chicken for a thick coating.
   • Let the coated chicken rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes (this helps the breading stick).

4. Heat the Oil:

   • Fill a deep fryer or heavy skillet with oil and heat to 350°F (175°C).

5. Fry the Chicken:

   • Fry in batches (don’t overcrowd the pan) for 12-15 minutes (depending on piece size), turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
   • Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

6. Drain & Serve:

   • Place fried chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil (avoids sogginess).
   • Serve hot with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or biscuits!

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Pro Tips for KFC-Level Crispiness:

✔ Double-coat the chicken by dipping it in buttermilk again after the first flour dredge, then re-coating in flour.
✔ Use white pepper generously—it gives KFC its signature taste.
✔ Letting the chicken rest after breading helps create a crunchier crust.

Would you like a baked or air-fried version for a healthier twist?