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KFC Copykat Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 large egg (beaten)
1 cup buttermilk
1 (3-pound) chicken (cut into 6 pieces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsps. salt
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. onion salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Accent (MSG seasoning)
1 can lard (enough to cover chicken in the fryer)

Directions:
Directions:
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 the herbs and spices. 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 pressure fryer and heat to 365 F. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions. Using a utensil, lower 4 pieces of the chicken into the hot oil and lock the lid in place. Allow to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Once the pieces are cooked, release the pressure according to the manufacturer's directions and remove the chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain.

Tips
Although you may not be a fan of using MSG, the real secret to making this taste like the original Kentucky Fried recipe is including the Accent in the recipe, so do not eliminate this if you want authentic flavor. To assure the coating will stick, allow the chicken to sit for 20 to 30 minutes after rolling in the flour mixture.​ Using a pressure fryer is key to creating the KFC crispiness. Do not substitute a pressure cooker. Most homes do not have pressure fryers. Make sure your standard frying temperature is at 365 F before cooking the chicken. Quickly lock the lid on the pressure fryer once all the pieces of chicken have been added. If you can't get your hands on a pressure fryer, you can use a deep fryer; add enough vegetable oil or lard to keep the chicken pieces submerged and set the temperature to 350. Fry for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
For crispier chicken, use Crisco (one 3-pound can) instead of lard and double-coat the chicken with the flour mixture.

 

 

 

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