Best 4 Kfc Copycat Fried Chicken Better Than The Colonels Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our collection of KFC copycat fried chicken recipes, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and tantalize your taste buds. Discover the秘訣 of achieving crispy, golden-brown exteriors and juicy, flavorful chicken that rivals even the Colonel's original recipe. With our step-by-step instructions, you'll master the art of frying chicken at home, using simple ingredients and techniques. Dive into the Southern-style goodness of our classic fried chicken recipe, complete with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. For a spicy kick, try our Nashville hot chicken recipe, coated in a fiery blend of cayenne pepper and paprika. If you prefer a healthier option, our oven-baked fried chicken recipe delivers all the flavor without the guilt. And for a unique twist, try our popcorn chicken recipe, perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer. No matter your preference, our KFC copycat fried chicken recipes will surely become your go-to for a finger-licking good meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN RECIPE



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground yellow mustard
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 chicken, cut up into eight pieces
Neutral oil for frying, like canola or peanut oil
MSG seasoning, like Ajinomoto or Accent

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

NAKED ORIGINAL KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (KFC COPYCAT RECIPE)



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Buttermilk soaked, cast-iron fried, an oven-finished; this skinless KFC copycat of the Colonel's Original Recipe Fried Chicken is moist, tender, and Amazing.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 chicken pieces (One cut chicken, or the equivalent, skinned)
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp Sriracha (optional )
3 tablespoons paprika (I usually use Smoked Paprika, but regular works fine, too. )
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 1/2 tablespoons white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon dried mustard
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg (lightly beaten)

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon Sriracha. The Sriracha it totally optional, but I think it adds another subtle layer of heat to the chicken.
  • Soak skinless chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Combine the dry herbs, spices, and brown sugar in the jar of a small food processor (or clean coffee grinder) and pulverize until uniform in texture.
  • In a large self-sealing plastic bag or medium bowl, combine flour and pulverized spice mix. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine egg and the second cup of buttermilk. Set aside.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk pre-soak. Discard any remaining buttermilk mixture from the Soak.
  • Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and buttermilk mixture and shake once to remove excess. Drop into bag or bowl of Chicken Mix and dredge to coat. Remove with tongs and rest on wire rack while you complete dredging the rest of the chicken pieces.
  • Allow chicken to rest at least 10 minutes on rack. [See Notes]
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a heavy sheet pan with foil and set aside. (I like to spray the foil with a little cooking spray to alleviate sticking)
  • Pour 1/3-1/2 inch of oil into a deep cast iron or other heavy skillet. Heat skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches a temperature of 350°- 360° F. You can also use an electric skillet for this step. In this case, set the temperature to 325°F.
  • Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from oil and set on wire rack while you finish the rest of the chicken. Allow oil to come back up to temperature between batches.
  • Place the fried chicken on the prepared sheet pan and place in preheated oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear. Breasts will take 30-40 minutes, legs and thighs 20-25, and wings 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a clean wire rack and allow it to rest for at 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 2478 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

KFC COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN: BETTER THAN THE COLONEL'S RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by VerneJ

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons pepper
4 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon French thyme, ground
1 tablespoon dried sweet basil, ground
1 teaspoon oregano, ground
1 tablespoon Jamaica ginger, ground (regular ground ginger will work too)
2 cups buttermilk
2 2 1/2- 3 lb. chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
Vegetable oil for frying (canola and peanut oil work too)

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Set aside. Put chicken and buttermilk in two large plastic Ziploc bags or a flat dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours, turning every 30 minutes. This tenderizes the meat as well as removes any blood. When ready to cook, remove chicken pieces from buttermilk, shake off excess liquid. Toss with dry ingredients. The chicken should be lightly covered, but it's okay if there are a few missed spots. You can also shake chicken with the dry ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Fill a large, heavy bottomed skillet or deep pot with enough oil to cover halfway up the largest piece of chicken. Heat oil to 325-350 degrees. If you don't have a cooking thermometer, wait for small bubbles to form. Adjust heat so the oil bubbles are steady but not too rapid. Working in two or more batches, place the coated chicken in the hot oil. After about eight minutes, the chicken will be golden brown underneath. Turn over once and cook for an additional eight minutes or until nicely browned on both sides. The cooking process will agitate the pieces slightly, so you don't need to shift them around in the pan. After frying, place chicken on a metal sheet tray covered in a paper towel and transfer to 200-degree oven to keep warm until serving. The chicken will stay moist for up to an hour.

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

Tips:

  • Use a cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pot for frying the chicken. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is not hot enough, the chicken will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Fry the chicken in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Don't move the chicken around too much while it's frying. This will prevent the breading from falling off.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

This KFC copycat fried chicken recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your fried chicken cravings at home. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the breading is flavorful and delicious. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this recipe at home and enjoy the taste of KFC without leaving your kitchen.

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