Best 5 Kentucky Fried Chicken Copy Cat Flour Dredge Recipes

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Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC for short, is a world-famous fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken. Their signature dish, the Original Recipe chicken, is a crispy, juicy, and flavorful fried chicken that has won the hearts of chicken lovers worldwide. If you're a fan of KFC and want to recreate their iconic fried chicken at home, you're in luck. This article provides several copycat recipes that will guide you through the process of making KFC-style fried chicken, from preparing the chicken to making the secret blend of 11 herbs and spices. Whether you prefer the classic Original Recipe, the spicy Extra Crispy, or the flavorful Honey BBQ, you'll find a recipe here that will satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your fryer, and get ready to enjoy a delicious homemade version of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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KFC FRIED CHICKEN



KFC Fried Chicken image

Recreate KFC Fried Chicken at home with this copycat recipe.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground thyme
½ tablespoon basil
⅓ tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
4 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons ground white pepper
½ teaspoon Accent flavor enhancer (MSG) (optional)
1 whole chicken
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup full-fat buttermilk
vegetable oil (for frying)

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

COPYCAT KFC RECIPE



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The secret KFC recipe for its original fried chicken has never been revealed, but this is a good copy. Just like the real thing, it contains 11 herbs and spices.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 (3-pound) chicken (cut into 6 pieces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Accent (MSG seasoning)
1 can lard (enough to cover chicken in the fryer)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the egg and buttermilk in a large bowl. Soak the chicken pieces in the mixture.
  • Put the flour in a separate bowl and whisk in all 11 herbs and spices-salt, sage , pepper, paprika, oregano, onion salt, marjoram , dried basil, chili powder, garlic powder , and MSG seasoning.
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Roll the chicken in the seasoned flour until completely covered.
  • Add the lard to a Dutch oven or pressure fryer and heat to 365 F. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions if using a pressure fryer.
  • Using a utensil, lower 4 pieces of the chicken into the hot oil, and if using a pressure fryer, lock the lid in place. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot oil.
  • Allow to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken turns golden brown and thoroughly cooks.
  • If using a pressure fryer, release the pressure according to the manufacturer's directions. Then, remove the finished chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain.
  • Repeat with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 254 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 67 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 3412 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 56 g, ServingSize 6 pieces (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN COPY CAT FLOUR DREDGE



Kentucky Fried Chicken Copy Cat Flour Dredge image

Tastes close to KFC

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seasoning Mixes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c flour
1 Tbsp salt
1/2 Tbsp each thyme, basil, and oregano
1 Tbsp each celery salt, black pepper, dried mustard, and ground ginger
4 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp white pepper

Steps:

  • 1. mix all ingredients together. Store in air tight container. Dredge chicken in egg wash mixture then dredge in flour mixture. Fry in oil

DOUBLE DREDGE FRIED CHICKEN



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This is my family's favorite fried chicken! I have been using this recipe for years now and it's great hot or cold. This is a little on the salty side, but it's perfect for us. If you like less salt, cut back on the amount of salt during the soaking time. Great with baked beans and a potato salad.

Provided by Kippy2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup salt
1 (2 1/2 lb) bag all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons seasoning salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
6 large eggs
peanut oil (for frying)
additional seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken. Place chicken and salt in a bowl and add water to cover. Soak 30 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, stir flour, seasoned salt and pepper together.
  • Beat eggs in another bowl.
  • Drain the chicken. Dip each piece in beaten eggs and then in the flour mixture. Set aside on a floured baking sheet.
  • Fill a dutch oven half full of peanut oil. Heat oil to 325 to 350 degrees.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the eggs and then the flour mixture again. Place carefully into the hot oil.
  • Fry the chicken in batches until golden, turning to brown evenly. Cooking time is approximate.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt.

KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE CHICKEN (COPYCAT)



KFC Original Recipe Chicken (Copycat) image

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

1 premium quality fresh young roasting chicken, cut-up
2 quarts cold water
2 tablespoons morton lite salt
2 teaspoons Accent seasoning (optional)
5 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt
2 teaspoons egg white powder (cornstarch okay)
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 teaspoons ground peppercorns (3 tsps black, plus 2 tsps white)
2 teaspoons ground dalmatian sage
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground savory
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla bean
2 cups unbleached bread flour

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

Tips:

  • Use chilled chicken. This will help the flour coating adhere better and result in a crispier crust.
  • Make sure the chicken is completely dry before dredging. Any excess moisture will prevent the flour from sticking.
  • Dredge the chicken in flour in batches. This will help to prevent the flour from clumping.
  • Shake off any excess flour before frying. This will help to prevent the chicken from becoming greasy.
  • Fry the chicken in hot oil. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy. This will take about 10-12 minutes per side.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.

Conclusion:

This Kentucky Fried Chicken Copy Cat Flour Dredge recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your fried chicken cravings. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can have delicious, crispy fried chicken at home in no time. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your chicken turns out perfect. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob, and enjoy!

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