Description
This KFC Original Secret Chicken Recipe is the ultimate homemade version of the iconic fried chicken. With a crispy coating seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, and juicy chicken cooked to perfection, this recipe brings the famous KFC taste straight to your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners or a casual get-together, this fried chicken will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 chicken, cut into pieces
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 4 tablespoons oil (for frying)
For the Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or powdered chicken stock)
- 1 small spoon oregano
- 1 small spoon tarragon
- 1 small spoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered onion
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating:
- Sift the flour to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth coating.
- Mix all the spices: In a bowl, combine the paprika, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning (or powdered chicken stock), oregano, tarragon, parsley, thyme, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt.
- Grind the mixture finely using a mortar and pestle, and then place it into a clean plastic bag for easy coating.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each piece of chicken into the whisked eggs, then place it into the bag containing the flour and spice mixture.
- Shake the bag to ensure each chicken piece is completely coated with the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the oil and cook over low heat without covering the pan. Fry until golden and crispy.
- Cover the pan after browning the chicken, and continue cooking over low heat to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Check the internal temperature: The chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Drain Excess Oil:
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, place the pieces on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Enjoy your crispy, flavorful fried chicken as a perfect meal or snack!
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Fry the chicken in batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Feel free to tweak the spices to your liking. Adding a bit of cayenne pepper can spice things up!
- Ensure the oil temperature stays steady: Keep the heat low to avoid burning the coating while ensuring the chicken cooks thoroughly.
- Rest the chicken: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after frying to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (depending on the size of chicken pieces)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg