Copycat KFC Fried Chicken
The 11 secret herbs and spices aren't a secret anymore! Make this Copycat KFC Fried Chicken at home and you'll almost forget it didn't come in a bucket.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 lbs bone-in skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 3 cups flour
- 4 Tbsp paprika
- 3 Tbsp white pepper
- 2 Tbsp garlic salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp celery salt
- 1 Tbsp dried mustard
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large container or bowl, dissolve the salt in the buttermilk and submerge the chicken to brine for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile whisk together the flour, paprika, white pepper, garlic salt, black pepper, celery salt, dried mustard, ground ginger, salt, thyme, basil and oregano.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, turning to coat and pressing onto the chicken. Meanwhile, heat about 1-inch of oil in a large dutch oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Add the chicken, skin side down, to the hot oil and cover, frying until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove lid about halfway through to check if chicken is browning. At the 8-10 minute mark turn the chicken over and fry, uncovered for another 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Check the temperature of your chicken with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 165ºF.
If your chicken is getting too browned, lower the heat.
