KFC Copycat Fried Chicken
Looking for a recipe that tastes like KFC? This fried chicken recipe is for you then.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 698kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces (or pre-cut parts--i used thighs and drumsticks)
- 3 beaten eggs
- oil for frying
- 2 cups flour
- 4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp tarragon
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp chives
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
Instructions
- Grind all the herbs and spices with a mortar and pestle (if you don't have one rub very well with your hands.
- Place the flour in a large plastic bag and add the ground herbs/spices. Shake the bag well to blend.
- Heat the oil (if not using an electric deep fryer, the oil level should be about 2-inches) to 350 degrees F. Deep-fry thermometer is strongly recommeded
- Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, letting excess run off, then place in the bag of flour and toss until well coated.
- Place coated chicken in the hot oil, making sure NOT to crowd the pan and maintain proper oil temperature.
- Turn half-way through cook time (approximate cook times given below). Always check with an insta-read meat thermometer. Chicken should cook to 160-165 degrees F.
- Drumsticks will require about 12 minutes total
- Small to medium thighs require about 15-17 minutes total
- Breasts require about 14-16 minutes total
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1599IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 6mg