EASY COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN RECIPE
We set out to make copycat KFC chicken, and it was easier than we thought to make fried chicken that tasted as good as what you'll find at KFC.
Provided by Lindsay D. Mattison
Categories main course, dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour with the herbs and spices and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, mixing until they're well combined.
- Add the chicken to the buttermilk bowl and toss to coat. Cover the bowl lightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let it sit for 30 minutes, or as long as overnight. If marinade times exceed 30 minutes, place the bowl in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set an oven-safe wire cooling rack inside the sheet and set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat about 3 inches of oil. If you're using an electric tabletop fryer, fill the unit to its MAX line.
- Preheat the oil to 350 degrees over medium-high heat, using a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature. When the oil reaches 350 degrees, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Remove a chicken piece from the buttermilk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Place the piece in the flour mixture and press down firmly, allowing the flour to adhere on all sides. Shake off any excess flour and carefully drop the chicken into the hot oil. Continue dredging chicken until the fryer is full but not overcrowded; you should be able to fry three to four pieces at a time.
- Cook the chicken for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the crust turns an appealing golden brown color.
- Transfer the chicken pieces to the prepared baking sheet and place it in the oven.
- Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat the dredging and frying process with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- When all the chicken is fried, let the pieces sit in the oven until each reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Sprinkle each piece of chicken with a few shakes of MSG before serving. If you're unsure about food additives like MSG, feel free to skip the extra seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1594 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 267 mg cholesterol, Fat 118 g fat, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 69 g protein, SaturatedFat 19 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 1232 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
I tried to make a copycat Popeyes® fried chicken sandwich and ended up with a hybrid between that and the one from Chick-fil-A®. So you get the best of both worlds and what's more, this DIY version never runs out, not even on Sundays.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Whisk buttermilk, salt, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mix together in a large bowl. Cut diagonal slits into the thick ends of chicken breasts and toss into marinade until well coated. Transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the breading: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cayenne, and ranch dressing mix together in a shallow dish.
- Make the wash: Whisk egg, buttermilk, and milk together in another bowl until combined.
- Use a fork to pull chicken from marinade, letting any excess drip off. Dip into the breading to coat both sides; shake off any excess. Dip into egg wash mixture to saturate surface; return to breading to coat, shake off excess, and repeat once more. Let sit on a wire rack to dry, at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to between 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry chicken breasts in the hot oil until golden, crispy, and no longer pink in the centers, 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate topped with crinkled up aluminum foil to prevent bottoms from getting soggy.
- Spread mayonnaise over hamburger bun halves. Stuff with pickles and chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 3181.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE CHICKEN (COPYCAT)
My reverse-engineered recipe for replicating KFC's 'Original Recipe' chicken at home. Yields 8-10 pieces whole fried chicken, or up to 16 drumsticks. For a bulk mix seasoning for quick and easy breading, use Recipe #453973. PLEASE NOTE: The Nutritional Information listing here is inaccurate -- since only a fraction of flour and salt actually end up in the finished product. So be aware -- the suggested sodium, sugar, carbohydrate and calorie levels are ridiculously exaggerated!
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Chicken
Time 3h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- NOTES: FOR AUTHENTIC RESULTS, PREPARE RECIPE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED. MSG (ACCENT SEASONING) IS IN THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL RECIPE, BUT MAY BE OMITTED IF NECESSARY. EGG WHITE POWDER IS SOLD IN HEALTH FOOD STORES. YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE EGG WHITE POWDER WITH CORNSTARCH. FINELY GRIND REQUIRED HERBS AND SPICES SEPARATELY IN A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER. USE A PEPPER MILL TO MEDIUM-GRIND TELLICHERRY PEPPERCORNS. I RECOMMEND MCCORMICK BRAND TELLICHERRY BLACK PEPPER AND GROUND GINGER, SPICE ISLANDS BRAND GROUND SAGE AND CARDAMOM, SPICE APPEAL BRAND GROUND SAVORY, AND WILLIAMS-SONOMA BRAND GROUND TAHITIAN VANILLA BEAN. CHICKEN NOTES: DO NOT DOUBLE-BREAD CHICKEN SINCE IT PLACES AN EXCESS OF SODIUM AND SPICES ONTO FINAL PRODUCT AND COMPROMISES AUTHENTICITY (IF YOU INSIST ON DOUBLE-BREADING, DIFFUSE THE BREADING MIX FIRST BY ADDING A LITTLE MORE UNSEASONED FLOUR). BRINING BONELESS CHICKEN SHOULD BE DONE MUCH MORE QUICKLY (NO MORE THAN 45 MINUTES, TO AVOID OVER-SATURATION OF SALT). BONELESS CHICKEN COOKS MUCH MORE QUICKLY THAN BONE-IN CHICKEN (BE CAREFUL TO NOT OVERCOOK!). FRYING FAT NOTES: ALWAYS BEGIN WITH FRESH VEGETABLE OIL. AFTER USING LET IT COOL. FILTER, THEN REFRIGERATE TIGHTLY SEALED TO YIELD 6-12 FRYING BATCHES, REPLENISHING OIL AS NEEDED.
- RINSE and blot chicken; CUT chicken into 8 pieces (or 10 pieces with breast portions cut in half); MIX 2 quarts (8 cups) cups cold water with 2 tablespoons Morton Lite Salt (OR 2 tablespoons fine sea salt), and 2 teaspoons Accent seasoning in a large container with an accompanying lid, until dissolved; ADD chicken pieces; COVER and transfer to refrigerator; MARINATE chicken at least 4 hours in refrigerator. NOTE: FOR A QUICKER STOVETOP MARINATION METHOD, PIERCE CHICKEN PIECES WELL WITH A FORK, THEN HEAT THE MARINADE WITH CHICKEN, COVERED, OVER LOW HEAT UNTIL HEATED THROUGH, TURNING ONCE).
- MEASURE the BASE MIXTURE and 11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES into a large re-sealable container; BREAK up any clumps (and nonfat milk granules) using the back of a spoon; SEAL the container with mixture; SHAKE to mix well; OPEN container and add the BREADING FLOUR (2 cups unbleached bread flour), then seal the container again; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
- REMOVE chicken from brine; PLACE one piece chicken at a time into the breading mixture container; SEAL container firmly; SHAKE chicken gently in all motions to thoroughly coat chicken until evenly and generously breaded; PLACE breaded chicken piece onto a rack to rest; REPEAT with remaining pieces chicken; ALLOW breaded chicken to absorb the breading for a few minutes before frying.
- ADD the manufacturer's recommended amount frying oil for deep-frying; PLACE deep-fryer basket into place in deep-fryer; PREHEAT fryer to 315°F (or preheat enough fat to immerse chicken completely in deep heavy stovetop pot between 315°F to 325°F, using a standard deep-fryer thermometer to gauge).
- CAREFULLY drop each piece breaded chicken one at a time, gently into the deep-fryer basket without crowding (if a standard size home fryer is used, add no more than 2-3 pieces at a time); (if stovetop frying, gently place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil using tongs, turning once halfway through frying duration).
- FRY chicken between 15-18 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, depending on chicken portions/sizes (juices should run clear when chicken is done); BLOT chicken lightly to absorb excess oil; PLACE cooked chicken into a large resealable container to steam (the steam will soften the breading for added Original Recipe authenticity. If you prefer crisp breading, skip this procedure).
- MAINTAIN frying fat temperature for each new batch and repeat the same cooking/steaming procedures for the remaining chicken.
- REHEAT chicken if necessary before serving in a microwave oven, using a reduced-power setting, as if reheating 2 frozen pastries, pausing in intervals to turn chicken for even heating if necessary.
- SERVE and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 2701.2, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2, Protein 23.5
COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE
This copycat KFC chicken sandwich is jam-packed with crispiness. It's complete with a spicy sauce, pickles, and a brioche bun.
Provided by Sophie Putka
Categories dinner, lunch
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pour buttermilk over the chicken breasts in a deep bowl or Tupperware container. Mix to submerge the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and place in fridge for 4 hours.
- Make the spicy sauce by combining mayonnaise, cayenne powder, cumin, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt, and white or rice vinegar together in a small bowl. Then, set aside.
- After 4 hours, remove the chicken from the brine, and put it on a plate to bring to room temperature. Be sure to keep the brine aside, as you will be using it in the next step.
- While you're waiting for the chicken to reach room temp, whisk the egg whites, vodka, and 1 tablespoon of salt into the remaining brine mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and remaining spices.
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy pot or Dutch oven until it's around 2 to 3 inches high. Turn the heat on high.
- Prepare a wire rack above a sheet pan lined with paper towels for the fried chicken, or just use the pan without a rack.
- Arrange the chicken, flour mixture, and brine mixture near the stove to easily dredge the chicken before frying.
- When the chicken has reached room temperature, dip each chicken piece in the buttermilk mixture and then in the flour-spice mixture to create a thick and satisfying crust. Flip and coat the other side. If you have enough flour mixture left, repeat this step.
- Set the chicken aside until the oil reaches 325 F. With a fork, submerge the chicken in the hot oil. The bubbles should surround the chicken rapidly, but not make pops and splatters of oil. Continue to maintain this temperature on medium-low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side. When done, the coating of the chicken should be golden-brown and the internal temperature at the thickest point around 165 F.
- Fry chicken breasts one by one, and let them dry on paper towels when done.
- Stir the spicy sauce again before spreading on one or both sides of a bun. Place three pickles on one half, and top with chicken breast. Then, enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 56 mg cholesterol, Fat 11 g fat, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 14 g protein, SaturatedFat 2 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 361 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own fried chicken sandwich. I know everyone says theirs is better than the original, but mine really is. -Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half; place in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and hot sauce; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. Stir eggs into chicken mixture. In a shallow dish, whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and salt. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, firmly patting to help coating adhere. Repeat, dipping chicken again in buttermilk mixture and then dredging in flour mixture., Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Using a pastry brush, lightly dab both sides of chicken with oil until no dry breading remains. , In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until a thermometer reads 165° and coating is golden brown and crispy, 7-8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken; keep warm. Toast buns in air fryer until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Top bun bottoms with chicken. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
KFC EXTRA CRISPY (COPYCAT)
After he perfected his original he made a crispy recipe that was marinated first then fried the conventional way. This one is double dunked into the coating to give it its great taste.
Provided by JustaQT
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 1 whole chicken
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken pieces.
- Preheat the shortening in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees.
- Combine the beaten egg and milk in a medium bowl.
- In another medium bowl, combine the remaining coating ingredients (flour, salt, pepper and MSG).
- When the chicken has marinated, transfer each piece to paper towels so that excess liquid can drain off.
- Working with one piece at a time, first dip in egg and milk then coat the chicken with the dry flour mixture, then the egg and milk mixture again, and then back into the flour.
- Be sure that each piece is coated very generously.
- Stack the chicken on a plate or cookie sheet until each piece has been coated.
- Drop the chicken, one piece at a time into the hot shortening.
- Fry half of the chicken at a time (4 pieces) for 12-15 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- You should be sure to stir the chicken around halfway through the cooking time so that each piece cooks evenly.
- Remove the chicken to a rack or towels to drain for about 5 minutes before eating.
- Note: I suggest (CopyCat) Kentucky Fried Chicken Marinade #75408.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13006.6, Fat 1315.5, SaturatedFat 334.9, Cholesterol 565.2, Sodium 6377.4, Carbohydrate 204.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 126
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