KFC Inspired Fried Chicken
Watch out, Colonel, because this KFC Inspired Fried Chicken is just is good as your crispy chicken recipe (at least, we think so). Made with not-so-secret herbs and seasonings, this fried chicken recipe will leave you coming back for more and enjoying bite after bite. It may not be the original KFC fried chicken, but it sure is tasty. And it's something you can make on your own. If you want to have some more fun, buy a bucket of KFC chicken and have your family do a taste test.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds of chicken (legs, thighs, breast - whatever preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 tablespoon onion salt
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon basil, oregano, thyme, each
- 1/2 teaspoon all spice
- 2 cups flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup or 2 cups of water
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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Mix all spice ingredients together with the flour and cornstarch, set aside in large bowl. Beat eggs into water in separate bowl.
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Place chicken pieces in an egg mixture just long enough to get saturated (add more water if necessary). Drain, then coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Finish off the chicken by baking it for about 1 hour, or until juices run clear.
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FoodLover
Mar 21, 2018
It is a public holiday today here in South Africa and I am in the mood for cooking. I have the time and I don't want to go anywhere. I decided to go with what I have in the house but the only thing I have is chicken. I didn't know what to do with it. I have found my idea! I'm going to make this KFC inspired chicken. I don't have all of the herbs but I will make it work with what I have and the spices too. Picture coming soon!!
Morehouse17
Sep 30, 2017
Of all the fast food chicken joints, I would have to say that KFC is still my favorite. Out of all knock off recipes for any food, I have yet to find a recipe to the extra crispy version of KFC's chicken. I am not much of an original chef and if anyone has a recipe, would like it posted.
Lynn K
Sep 27, 2017
I used chicken thighs, deboned and cut into bite sized pieces. We served them as a snack at a gathering we hosted last week and they were a super tasty appetizer. It was also great that they were briefly fried and then put in the oven because that meant I could then get on with other preparations.
Delphine Bryant
Mar 25, 2017
Of all the fast food fried chicken places, KFC is my favorite. I have prepared a few chicken recipes that claim to be "knock-offs" of the Colonel's. I have yet to find one that I consider a close second place. I suppose I'll have to give this one a try, it's only fair.
Jim Moriarty
Feb 17, 2017
Tasty! I like all of the seasonings in there. Sounds like it'll give it a really good flavor.
rosemarie435 70376 77
Jan 26, 2017
I think adding some breadcrumbs to the flour mixture would make the chicken crunchier in the end. In the Caribbean, it's a common practice to rinse any type of meat or fish in lemon or lime juice before adding seasonings and cooking. Vinegar could be used in place of lime/lemon juice too.
sharrell1075 45229 70
Dec 14, 2016
I tried this recipe last night and it was good. It was not as crispy like I like it to be. I used chicken legs that were over two pounds, so I think I should have added extra seasoning. The flavor was good, but still needed something. My family loved it, especially my son. He is not a fan of fried foods. He said this was the best chicken I ever made.
sharrell1075 45229 70
Dec 07, 2016
I will definitely try this. It looks delicious. I have a tendency to over cook my fried chicken. My family loves fried chicken and especially with some heat added to it. I do not have a deep fryer. Can I just put oil in a pot or fry it in a skillet?
FoodLover
Dec 08, 2016
I didn't put the chicken in a deep fryer. I cooked it in a pot and it came out fine. I turned it once during cooking and it took about 15 minutes. I agree with adding a little heat and we did decide next time we made it to add something spicy. What would that be? Maybe cayenne pepper. Any suggestions?
FoodLover
Dec 07, 2016
I made this chicken last night. It was delissshhh. I did one slight variation though to save electricity. Something we have to be constantly aware of in South Africa now-a-days. I did not want to use the oven for an hour so I par boiled the chicken beforehand to ensure it was properly cooked through and let it cool. I then fried it in hot oil until crisped up.
Zeemer
Oct 28, 2016
Seems like putting the food in the oven is the secret to a good-tasting food. This KFC Inspired Fried Chicken is just simply deep-fried chicken that we do at home but the difference is that this recipe is placed in the oven after it has been deep-fried. But there's always a certain flavor to KFC chicken that leaves a lasting after taste in the mouth.
soundsred
Jul 16, 2015
Bought all the spices, spent an hour or so preparing and...nothin! Not a ghost of KFC taste! I would try doubling the spices (but not the flour!) or find another recipe.
codcut
Apr 20, 2014
Not even close to KFC, which I love. There is no heat in KFC at all. But, I will say the recipe posted works, but I'm not a fan.
bmh12 5389033
Apr 20, 2014
what type of oil do most like in their fryers? peanut? vegetable? Other?
lst1950 7319320
Apr 02, 2014
I watched Todd Wilbur (sp) on tv making this and he said the secret to this recipe is tellicherry pepper.
lilbitandme 529541 2
Feb 21, 2013
Just saying......I worked for KFC....there isn't any "hot" spices in the 14 herbs. Nope, don't know the recipe...but spicy chicken is Popeye's. BUT! From what I've been told, Penzkeys "FINES" herb is extremely close. Mostly everything had a LOT of black pepper in it. Gravy, chicken and coleslaw.
dcmoyette 8901211
Nov 27, 2013
i have made this chicken 5 or 6 times my family and i love it. you may also like cuting boneless chicken breast into 3/4 to 1 inch thick strips use the coating and fry best chicken fingers you ever had david
Crafter 16203
Aug 01, 2012
Instead of that flour misture, try Kentucky Kernal seasoned flour. They sell it at Walmart and it tastes just like KFC.
AmberO
Jul 19, 2013
Be careful of products that contain Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as sodium glutamate, I am personally very sensitive to it and Numbness, in the face, neck and other areas ... it is a neuro-toxin. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/monosodium-glutamate/AN01251
MPGarner
Jul 09, 2012
I'm putting these ingredients aside in a jar to make when needed. Sounds very good to make. I love Kentucky fried chicken, so now i've got my own version. Even if it's not the same as theirs................sounds good!
peggyssanders 8906 728
Jul 07, 2012
I think the recipe should say 1 to 2 cups of water. (Read the instructions) Also, with the list of ingredients there is no way this will taste like KFC!
countrymouse 14794 33
Jun 22, 2012
This recipe is very similar to the one I use...try adding an envelop of Taco mix ( I use the low sodium variety) to the dry ingredients...then continue on with this recipe and bake the chicken....I have used this with chicken wings...awesome....and so moist too....give it a try and enjoy....
JennyBee1
Feb 22, 2012
@eileensmith 7877491, ehansencrna 2480032, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We've updated the recipe. We apologize for any inconvenience, --editors of RecipeLion
eileensmith 787749 1
Feb 21, 2012
Alright i am confused.... 1/2 CUP of salt and 1/4 CUP of pepper? Isn't that a bit much? And I see someone commented about the 2 CUPS of water, but it still wasn't corrected. Is it possible to get the correct amounts? The recipe sounds great, but I'm just a little confused? Thank you in advance for your response!
ehansencrna 248003 2
Jan 30, 2012
is this correct, two beaten eggs in two (CUPS???) of water?? also, how long do you soak the chicken in this mixture???
MsEditor
Dec 12, 2011
mikki60, Thanks for your comment. We someone how missed that, but the recipe has been updated with the amount of chicken recommended. Thanks! Editor, RecipeLion.com
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