Do you love KFC, but hate spending the money eating out? We may have found the answer you've been waiting for. According to
Chicago Tribune, the secret ingredients of the infamous fried chicken recipe may have been uncovered. You are definitely going to want to give this a try!
The copycat recipe is so close to the original (and dare we say, better!) that we challenge you to do a taste test and see for yourself! Who knew that such simple ingredients could be so good? Check out the clip below for a step-by-step guide so you can make our very own KFC-worthy fried chicken.
Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients2 cups flour
2/3 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon thyme
1/3 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried mustard
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2-lbs chicken parts, bone-in and skin on
1 cup of cooking oil
Directions1. Combine all dry ingredients (flour through pepper) in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg.
3. Allow chicken pieces to marinade in the buttermilk and egg mixture for 20-30 minutes.
4. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour/herb mixture. Allow to rest on a baking rack for 20 minutes.
5. Heat oil to 350 °F. Place each piece of chicken down in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on each side.
Pro tip: When frying the chicken, only turn it once to ensure even cooking.
