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Homemade KFC Fried Chicken

15 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 20MINS

Homemade KFC Fried Chicken

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3.5

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The best of fried chicken recipes you can make at home! This is a homemade copycat Kentucky fried chicken recipe that tastes even better than the original. These buttermilk marinated pieces of deep-fried perfection are bound to become your secret weapon at any dinner party.
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The best of fried chicken recipes you can make at home! This is a homemade copycat Kentucky fried chicken recipe that tastes even better than the original. These buttermilk marinated pieces of deep-fried perfection are bound to become your secret weapon at any dinner party.
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Nicko's Kitchen
Hi, I'm Nicko, welcome to Nicko's Kitchen! For the last 10 years we have been getting people into the kitchen to cook amazing meals for the whole family to enjoy.

20MINS

Total Time

$1.45

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
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All-Purpose Flour
4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground White Pepper
1 tsp
Ground White Pepper
Garlic Salt
2 tsp
Garlic Salt
Paprika
1 1/3 Tbsp
Paprika
Dried Thyme
1 tsp
Dried Thyme
Dried Ginger
1 tsp
Dried Ginger
Dried Basil
1 tsp
Dried Basil
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp
Dried Oregano
Celery Salt
1 tsp
Celery Salt
Dry Mustard
1 tsp
Dry Mustard
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Buttermilk
2 1/2 cups
Buttermilk
Chicken Drumstick
8
Chicken Drumsticks
Frying Oil
as needed
Frying Oil

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1569
Fat
107.2 g
Protein
40.6 g
Carbs
107.8 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large bowl, mix Paprika (2 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp), Dried Ginger (1/2 tsp), Garlic Salt (1 tsp), Dried Basil (1/2 tsp), Dried Oregano (1/4 tsp), Celery Salt (1/2 tsp), Dry Mustard (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground White Pepper (1/2 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), and Buttermilk (2 1/2 cups) together.
step 1 In a large bowl, mix Paprika (2 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp), Dried Ginger (1/2 tsp), Garlic Salt (1 tsp), Dried Basil (1/2 tsp), Dried Oregano (1/4 tsp), Celery Salt (1/2 tsp), Dry Mustard (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground White Pepper (1/2 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), and Buttermilk (2 1/2 cups) together.
step 2
Place the Chicken Drumsticks (8) into the buttermilk and spice mixture. Coat well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.
step 2 Place the Chicken Drumsticks (8) into the buttermilk and spice mixture. Coat well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.
step 3
In another bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (4 cups), Paprika (2 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp), Dried Ginger (1/2 tsp), Garlic Salt (1 tsp), Dried Basil (1/2 tsp), Dried Oregano (1/4 tsp), Celery Salt (1/2 tsp), Dry Mustard (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground White Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp).
step 3 In another bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (4 cups), Paprika (2 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp), Dried Ginger (1/2 tsp), Garlic Salt (1 tsp), Dried Basil (1/2 tsp), Dried Oregano (1/4 tsp), Celery Salt (1/2 tsp), Dry Mustard (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Ground White Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp).
step 4
Thoroughly coat the chicken in the flour and spice mixture.
step 4 Thoroughly coat the chicken in the flour and spice mixture.
step 5
Heat Frying Oil (as needed) in a pot. Fry chicken for 8 minutes, placing finished pieces on a paper towel.
step 5 Heat Frying Oil (as needed) in a pot. Fry chicken for 8 minutes, placing finished pieces on a paper towel.
step 6
Serve and enjoy!
step 6 Serve and enjoy!

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Quick & Easy
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