Fried Chicken (KFC Style)

KFC Chicken
Serves 4
Found in a scrapbook belonging to Colonel Sanders' second wife. Colonel Harland Sanders' nephew, Joe Ledington, says he used to blend the spices that went into his uncle's world-famous fried chicken, and the recipe in question is the real deal.
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Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 min
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 min
442 calories
62 g
84 g
11 g
24 g
3 g
208 g
4839 g
4 g
0 g
8 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
208g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
Calories from Fat 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g
18%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 84mg
28%
Sodium 4839mg
202%
Total Carbohydrates 62g
21%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 4g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A
70%
Vitamin C
5%
Calcium
21%
Iron
35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 2/3 tablespoon salt
  3. 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
  4. 1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  5. 1/3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  6. 1 tablespoon celery salt
  7. 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  8. 1 tablespoon dried mustard
  9. 4 tablespoons paprika
  10. 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  11. 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  12. 3 tablespoons ground white pepper
  13. 1 cup buttermilk
  14. 1 egg, beaten
  15. 1 chicken, cut up, the breast pieces cut in half for more even frying
  16. Expeller-pressed canola oil for the frying
Instructions
  1. Mix the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices; set aside.
  2. Mix the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl until combined. Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dip the chicken pieces in the herb-spice-flour mixture to coat all sides, shaking off excess. Allow to sit on a rack over a baking sheet, 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar heavy pot with high sides) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. (Use a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature.) When temperature is reached, lower the heat to medium to maintain it at 350. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry until medium golden brown, turning once, 15-18 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Notes
  1. Although KFC has confirmed that its present-day recipe uses MSG, that ingredient was not part of the list of herbs and spices we received from the Colonel's nephew. If you want to try the chicken with MSG, sprinkle a little on the finished chicken pieces right before eating.
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calories
442
fat
11g
protein
24g
carbs
62g
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