**KFC Chicken Spice Mix Copycat: The Ultimate Fried Chicken Seasoning**
KFC's fried chicken is renowned for its crispy, flavorful coating, and the secret blend of 11 herbs and spices is what sets it apart. This copycat recipe aims to recreate that iconic taste, providing a detailed guide to making your own KFC-inspired chicken spice mix at home. Additionally, the article includes three delectable recipes using this spice mix: Classic Fried Chicken, Air Fryer KFC Chicken, and KFC Popcorn Chicken. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes offer a range of options to satisfy your fried chicken cravings. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this collection of KFC-inspired chicken dishes, complete with the signature spice mix that makes it finger-lickin' good.
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
KFC-STYLE SPICE FOR CHICKEN
Great spice mix for flour when cooking chicken.
Provided by M. Karen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, parsley, garlic salt, chicken bouillon, tomato soup mix, cayenne pepper, rosemary, sage, paprika, onion salt, oregano, ginger, marjoram, and black pepper in a blender; pulse until ingredients are pulverized, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 804.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BULK KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE SEASONING (COPYCAT)
My reverse-engineered recipe for replicating KFC's 'Original Recipe' chicken breading seasoning. Yields enough seasoning for 6 batches fried chicken or 12 batches Recipe #485514. Mix 1/2 level cup of this blend with 2 cups unbleached breading flour for frying one fryer chicken or up to 16 drumsticks. Follow Recipe #393795 for brining, preparation and frying instructions.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 batches fried chicken, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
- MEASURE the BASE MIXTURE and 11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES into a large re-sealable container (this includes the prepared BARBECUE SEASONING recipe).
- BREAK up any clumps (and dry milk powder) using the back of a spoon.
- SEAL the container.
- SHAKE container to mix well.
- STORE container sealed and store in a cool dry place.
- WHEN ready to use, measure 1/2 level cup of this mixture plus 2 cups unbleached breading flour into a large re-sealable container.
- SEAL the container with flour and seasoning; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
- FOLLOW link to Recipe #393795 for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions (skipping its STEP #3 since you've already done this).
- ENJOY!
KFC CHICKEN SPICE MIX (COPYCAT)
I LOVE fried chicken. KFC was the only place we went with Grandma Robinson, so when I found this copycat recipe, I had to save it...IT IS FANTASTIC!
Provided by Megan Stewart
Categories Seasoning Mixes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Add 2 Tablespoons of mix to 1 cup flour for coating chicken before frying.
- 2. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then egg wash, then flour again. I fried it on all sides in a large fry pan, then finished in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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
Tips:
- To achieve the authentic KFC flavor, use a combination of paprika, garlic salt, celery salt, dry mustard, black pepper, white pepper, ginger, and thyme.
- Adjust the measurements of each spice according to your taste preferences. Start with the basic recipe and make adjustments until you achieve the desired flavor profile.
- Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best results. Fresh spices will provide a more intense flavor compared to old or stale ones.
- Toast the spices before grinding them to enhance their flavor and aroma. Toasting brings out the natural oils and flavors of the spices.
- Grind the spices into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. This will help the spices adhere better to the chicken.
- Use the KFC chicken spice mix immediately after making it, or store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for later use.
- Experiment with different marinating times to achieve the desired level of flavor. Longer marinating times will result in more flavorful chicken.
- Make sure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the spice mix before cooking. This will help ensure even flavor distribution.
- Fry the chicken according to the instructions in the recipe to achieve the perfect crispy texture.
- Serve the fried chicken immediately with your favorite sides and dipping sauces.
Conclusion:
The KFC chicken spice mix is a versatile blend of spices that can be used to create delicious fried chicken at home. With its combination of paprika, garlic salt, celery salt, dry mustard, black pepper, white pepper, ginger, and thyme, this spice mix delivers the authentic KFC flavor that everyone loves. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe provides easy-to-follow instructions to help you achieve perfectly fried chicken every time. So, gather your ingredients, follow the steps, and enjoy the taste of KFC chicken in the comfort of your own home.
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