KFC Secret Recipe Fried Chicken
KFC Secret Recipe Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 4 chicken thighs
- 3 cups buttermilk, enough to cover chicken
For the Dredge
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, flaky white, such as OSMO brand
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder, such as KEENS MUSTARD brand
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, or other high smoke point oil, enough for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken drumsticks and thighs into a large bowl. Pour enough buttermilk over the chicken to completely submerge all pieces. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to marinate.
⏱️ 120 min
- 2
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sea salt, MSG, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, dried thyme, ground ginger, paprika, dry mustard powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix all the dredge ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Do not rinse the chicken. Working one piece at a time, dredge each chicken piece in the prepared flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to create a thick, even coating. Set the dredged chicken aside on a wire rack while you prepare the oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven suitable for deep frying, ensuring the oil is at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Carefully place 3-4 pieces of dredged chicken into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until it is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 325-350°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 360
- 6
Using tongs, carefully remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow excess oil to drip off. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, ensuring the oil returns to temperature before adding the next batch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve the KFC-style fried chicken immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
KFC Secret Recipe Fried Chicken
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 4 chicken thighs
- 3 cups buttermilk, enough to cover chicken
For the Dredge
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, flaky white, such as OSMO brand
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder, such as KEENS MUSTARD brand
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, or other high smoke point oil, enough for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken drumsticks and thighs into a large bowl. Pour enough buttermilk over the chicken to completely submerge all pieces. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to marinate.
⏱️ 120 min - 2
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sea salt, MSG, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, dried thyme, ground ginger, paprika, dry mustard powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix all the dredge ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Do not rinse the chicken. Working one piece at a time, dredge each chicken piece in the prepared flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Press the flour mixture onto the chicken to create a thick, even coating. Set the dredged chicken aside on a wire rack while you prepare the oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven suitable for deep frying, ensuring the oil is at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Carefully place 3-4 pieces of dredged chicken into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until it is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 325-350°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 360 - 6
Using tongs, carefully remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow excess oil to drip off. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, ensuring the oil returns to temperature before adding the next batch.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve the KFC-style fried chicken immediately and enjoy!