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Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe

This Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe delivers crispy, golden skin with juicy, tender meat inside. A perfect blend of herbs and spices creates mouthwatering flavor that brings Southern comfort straight to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern-style Fried Chicken
Servings 8
Calories 439 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork (for beating egg and mixing)
  • Deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed skillet
  • Tongs or Slotted Spoon
  • Wire rack or paper towels (for draining fried chicken)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plate or tray (for dredging flour)
  • Knife and cutting board (for cutting the chicken)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cut up into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dry ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon MSG optional
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Cut the whole chicken into 8 pieces and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and beaten egg. Soak chicken pieces for 1–2 hours if possible.
    In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and beaten egg. Soak chicken pieces for 1–2 hours if possible.
  • In another bowl, combine flour with all the spices (paprika, garlic powder, white pepper, celery salt, black pepper, dry mustard, kosher salt, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, ginger, and optional MSG).
    In another bowl, combine flour with all the spices (paprika, garlic powder, white pepper, celery salt, black pepper, dry mustard, kosher salt, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, ginger, and optional MSG).
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour. For extra crunch, dip again in buttermilk and flour.
    Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour. For extra crunch, dip again in buttermilk and flour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry chicken pieces in batches for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry chicken pieces in batches for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
    Delicious Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe at Home!