copycat kfc crispy fried chicken
All right, all right! No guarantees on this, but it's as close as it gets right now. Even though KFC tried to crack down and do some damage control to protect their secret, the leaked recipe is reportedly pretty spot-on when it comes to replicating the taste KFC fans hate to love. And that's it, exactly as written, on the back of the note stored in a KFC safe. According to the Chicago Tribune, when they tried the recipe with a few updated modifications to the method of cooking, it was pretty spot-on.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 - (2 or 3 lbs) cut up chicken
- 1 quart water
- 3 tablespoons canning salt (for soaking)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 - egg, beaten
- 12 - secret ingredients, mix with white flour
- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 2/3 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon thyme, dried
- 1/2 tablespoon basil, dried
- 1/3 tablespoon oregano, dried
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried mustard
- 4 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon accent (msg)
- - soybean oil (no substitutions) for frying
How To Make copycat kfc crispy fried chicken
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Step 1KFC uses pressure cookers to fry chicken, which can be risky to do at home. If you are using a deep fryer, fry a few pieces at a time for about 20 minutes, covered, turning occasionally. Likewise, if pan frying, cook covered, turning occasionally for about 30 minutes As always with chicken, check the middle of a large piece to check for doneness. Allow to drain on paper towels when cooking is completed.
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Step 2Allow chicken to soak in salted water for 30 minutes. Mix egg and milk in a bowl. Mix flour, and all (12) other seasonings, in another bowl.
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Step 3Preheat deep fryer to 350 F, or place 3/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Step 4Dry chicken with a paper towel. Dredge in flour mixture. Dip into milk-egg mixture, then back into flour mixture. Do this one piece at a time making sure that there is total coverage over entire surface of chicken in each step. ENJOY
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