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
KFC EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN (COPYCAT)
My best-to-date copycat recipe for replicating KFC's 'Extra Crispy' chicken. Note: This recipe requires 1/2 cup of my Recipe #453973. Yields one batch fried chicken (8-10 pieces, or up to 16 drumsticks). For a bulk mix of this same recipe for quick and easy breading, use Recipe #493078. 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 Breast
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- NOTES: USE ONLY SELF-RISING FLOUR (MAKE YOUR OWN, IF NECESSARY, FOLLOWING A TRUSTED RECIPE). YOU MAY USE MASA HARINA FLOUR (TAMALE FLOUR) IN PLACE OF CORN FLOUR. YOU MAY USE 1/4 TEASPOON LEMON PEPPER IN PLACE OF 1/8 TEASPOON CITRIC ACID. (STEP ONE): RINSE and blot chicken pieces; MIX 2 quarts (8 cups) cups cold water with 2 tablespoons morton lite salt and 2 teaspoons Accent seasoning in a large wide saucepan (with an accompanying lid) until dissolved; ADD chicken pieces; COVER and transfer to refrigerator; MARINATE chicken at least 4 hours in refrigerator, turning chicken as needed. NOTE: FOR A QUICKER STOVETOP MARINATION METHOD, PIERCE CHICKEN PIECES WELL WITH A FORK, THEN HEAT THE MARINADE WITH CHICKEN, COVERED, OVER LOW HEAT FOR 20-30 MINUTES (TURN CHICKEN ONCE MIDWAY THROUGH).
- INTO a large mixing bowl, add the SEASONED FLOUR ingredients except the self-rising flour and cornstarch; BREAK up any clumps if present, by hand or using the back of a spoon; WHISK well with a wire whisk until well blended; ADD 3 3/4 cups self-rising flour and 1/4 cup packed cornstarch; WHISK mixture well until thoroughly combined.
- ADD 4 quarts water to a large bowl or saucepan for the WATER WASH.
- REMOVE chicken from marinade with tongs; PLACE chicken into large bowl containing the SEASONED FLOUR and coat well; REMOVE chicken from seasoned flour bowl using tongs; PLACE chicken portions onto a platter; REPEAT procedures with remaining chicken pieces.
- DIP one piece breaded chicken using tongs, into the WATER WASH to wet completely; DROP wet chicken into the SEASONED FLOUR again and toss until slightly clumpy (you may flick water into breading to get more small clumps, which is what you want); PLACE double-breaded breaded chicken onto a platter to rest for 15-20 minutes.
- PREHEAT manufacturer's recommended amount of pure shortening or vegetable oil (or a blend of both) in deep-fryer to 315°F (OR) preheat enough fat to immerse chicken completely in deep heavy stovetop pot to 315°F - 325°F (use a heat-safe thermometer to gauge).
- PLACE breaded chicken to the elevated fry basket in deep-fryer without crowding; LOWER the basket slowly into the hot fat (or gently lower breaded chicken pieces using tongs into stovetop pot, turning once halfway through frying duration).
- FRY chicken between 16-20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, depending on chicken portions/sizes (juices should run clear when chicken is done).
- DRAIN on a wire rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet; REPEAT the same cooking procedures until all chicken is fried. DRAIN chicken on a wire rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet; TRANSFER rack over a baking sheet and keep chicken warmed in a preheated 170°F oven until serving.
- SERVE and enjoy!
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
KFC FRIED CHICKEN
Recreate KFC Fried Chicken at home with this copycat recipe.
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into breast, thigh, leg, and wing pieces.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour and all of the seasonings.
- In a large bowl, add buttermilk and beaten egg. Stir or whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture.
- Soak the chicken for about 30 minutes.
- Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- To bread the chicken, remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off excess.
- Place each piece into the flour mixture.
- Coat the chicken fully and then shake off all of the excess flour.
- Place the chicken onto the wire rack.
- Bread all of the chicken. The breaded chicken should rest for about 15 minutes before frying.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer. If you do not have a deep fryer you should use a Dutch oven and fill it half full of vegetable shortening. If you are using a Dutch oven, use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is maintained at 350 degrees. If the temperature drops too low, the breading will become greasy.
- Cook the chicken in 2 or 3 batches. The breasts and thighs will take about 15 to 18 minutes to cook. The wings and legs will take about 12 to 13 minutes to cook.
- Drain the fried chicken on a clean wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 3241 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
More about "copycat kfc crispy fried chicken recipes"
HERE'S KFC'S SECRET RECIPE TO EXTRA CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN
From tasteofhome.com
Estimated Reading Time 6 mins
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
COPYCAT KFC™ ORIGINAL-STYLE CHICKEN RECIPE
From tablespoon.com
23 KFC COPYCAT RECIPES - TASTE OF HOME
From tasteofhome.com
COPYCAT KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE · THE TYPICAL …
From temeculablogs.com
KFC BAKED OVEN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS - RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com
KFC FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE (COPYCAT)
From kfcrecipe.com
COPYCAT KFC FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - SWEET PEA'S KITCHEN
From sweetpeaskitchen.com
THE ULTIMATE COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN RECIPE - PINKWHEN
From pinkwhen.com
17 KFC COPYCAT RECIPES FOR YOU | FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES, RECIPES ...
From pinterest.com
THE ORIGINAL KFC CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - THEFOODXP
From thefoodxp.com
COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE - MASHED
From mashed.com
BEST HOMEMADE FRIED CHICKEN | COPYCAT KFC RECIPE
From omgchocolatedesserts.com
NAKED ORIGINAL KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (KFC COPYCAT RECIPE)
From thegoodheartedwoman.com
13 HOMEMADE KFC COPYCAT RECIPES » RECIPEFAIRY.COM
From recipefairy.com
84 BEST KFC COPYCAT RECIPES IDEAS IN 2021 - FOOD NEWS
From foodnewsnews.com
FRIED CHICKEN | RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com
COPYCAT KFC'S FRIED CHICKEN! - SAVVY IN THE KITCHEN
From savvyinthekitchen.com
EASY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN - KFC COPYCAT ORIGINAL FRIED CHICKEN
From kitchendreaming.com
CRUNCHY KFC TENDERS RECIPE (COPYCAT) - RECIPES.NET
From recipes.net
MY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN (KFC COPYCAT) - KEVIN IS COOKING
From keviniscooking.com
COPYCAT KFC EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN RECIPE BY TODD WILBUR
From topsecretrecipes.com
THE ORIGINAL KFC CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE - THEFOODXP
From thefoodxp.com
KFC COPYCAT RECIPES | KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN SECRET RECIPES
From topsecretrecipes.com
VEGAN KFC FRIED CHICKEN (COPYCAT) - SWEET SIMPLE VEGAN
From sweetsimplevegan.com
COPYCAT KFC STYLE CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS RECIPE - DIY JOY
From diyjoy.com
COPYCAT KFC STYLE EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN RECIPE - RECIPES.NET
From recipes.net
KFC CHICKEN COPYCAT [VIDEO] - SWEET AND SAVORY MEALS
From sweetandsavorymeals.com
KFC COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN - LIKE THE REAL THING - AMISH365
From amish365.com
KFC HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN RECIPE - SECRET COPYCAT RESTAURANT …
From secretcopycatrestaurantrecipes.com
SOUTHERN KFC SECRET FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE!
From myincrediblerecipes.com
KFC HOT & CRISP COPYCAT : 4 STEPS (WITH PICTURES) - INSTRUCTABLES
From instructables.com
COPYCAT KFC CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS RECIPE - OUR WABISABI LIFE
From ourwabisabilife.com
COPYCAT KFC FRIED CHICKEN - HOMEMADE - RECIPE FLOW
From recipeflow.com
AIR FRYER COPYCAT KFC FRIED CHICKEN - FORK TO SPOON
From forktospoon.com
COPYCAT KFC FRIED CHICKEN - HOMEMADE - YOUTUBE
From youtube.com
HOMEMADE CRISPY KFC CHICKEN ORIGINAL (COPYCAT RECIPE)
From youtube.com
COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN RECIPE - PINTEREST
From pinterest.com
KFC - KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES ARCHIVES - SECRET COPYCAT ...
From secretcopycatrestaurantrecipes.com
KFC CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE » RECIPEFAIRY.COM
From recipefairy.com
27 BEST COPYCAT KFC RECIPES - KFC CHICKEN RECIPES
From parade.com
THE BEST KFC COPYCAT NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN- BAKING BEAUTY
From bakingbeauty.net
HOW TO MAKE CRISPY AND CRUNCHY KFC STYLE FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS ...
From behindthestudio.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love