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15 INGREDIENTS 6 STEPS 20min

Homemade KFC Fried Chicken

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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.
Homemade KFC Fried Chicken Recipe | SideChef
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.

How to Make KFC Fried Chicken at Home

  1. The secret to the famous Kentucky fried chicken is the buttermilk marinade and the 11 spice blend that was published in Chicago Tribune. You can find the list of the 11 herbs and spices you’ll need for the blend below.
  2. Make sure the chicken is fully defrosted and at room temperature before putting it into the buttermilk marinade.
  3. Leave the chicken in the fridge to marinate overnight and soak up all the delicious flavors. You can marinate it for up to 24 hours.
  4. Before coating the chicken pieces in flour mixture use paper towels to pat it dry enough not to drip.
  5. Shake off the extra flour before you start frying the chicken. Shake off the extra flour before you start frying the chicken. Excess flour will not make the chicken crispier; it might fall off during frying if the coating is too thick.


Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Chicken - we use chicken legs, but you can choose any pieces of chicken you prefer. But remember that chicken breasts and wings will cook faster than legs and thighs. It usually takes around 10 minutes for chicken legs to cook depending on the size.
  • Buttermilk - because of its slight acidity, marinating chicken in buttermilk makes the meat tender while keeping it juicy and flavorful.
  • All-Purpose Flour - traditional flour is an essential ingredient to make the crispy crunchy coating. You can substitute it with any all-purpose gluten-free flour if needed.
  • Herbs and Spices - we use the 11 spice blend in both the buttermilk marinade and the flour mixture for coating. This extra twist on the original recipe makes this copycat KFC recipe even more flavorful.

Tips & Tricks

  • If you follow a low-carb or keto diet but crave Kentucky fried chicken, you can still have it. Just use this recipe with just some keto-friendly ingredient swaps: KFC Keto Fried Chicken.


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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.
https://www.nickoskitchen.net/
20min
Total Time
$1.45
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
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1 tsp
1 tsp
Ground White Pepper
1/2 Tbsp
Garlic Salt
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
Dried Thyme
1 tsp
Dried Ginger
1 tsp
Celery Salt
1 tsp
Dry Mustard
2 1/2 cups
Buttermilk
as needed
Frying Oil
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
1569
FAT
107.2 g
PROTEIN
40.6 g
CARBS
107.8 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
In a large bowl, mix Paprika (1/2 Tbsp) , 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 3
In another bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (4 cups) , Paprika (1/2 Tbsp) , 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 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!

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1569
% Daily Value*
Fat
107.2 g
137%
Saturated Fat
30.5 g
152%
Trans Fat
0.5 g
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Cholesterol
254.1 mg
85%
Carbohydrates
107.8 g
39%
Fiber
4.9 g
18%
Sugars
8.1 g
--
Protein
40.6 g
81%
Sodium
1864.3 mg
81%
Vitamin D
2.4 µg
12%
Calcium
238.1 mg
18%
Iron
8.2 mg
46%
Potassium
685.8 mg
15%
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