Description
Homemade KFC Chicken is a crispy, juicy delight that brings the taste of your favorite fast-food fried chicken right to your kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in!
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken pieces (thighs recommended)
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, ensuring it's coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare coating: In another bowl, combine flour and spices. Sift together for an even texture.
- Dredge chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Coat each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off extra flour.
- Heat oil: In a skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken: Cook coated chicken pieces in hot oil until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 12-15 minutes per side.
- Drain and serve: Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil and keep warm in a low oven until all batches are done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra crunchiness, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour before frying. - Feel free to experiment with spices to find your perfect flavor combination. - Use gluten-free flour for a healthier alternative without compromising taste.