Kentucky Fried Style Chicken is a popular dish that is inspired by the original recipe used by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). This dish typically features crispy fried chicken that is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices and is often served with sides such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuits.
Preparations:
To make Kentucky Fried Style Chicken, chefs typically start by preparing the chicken. This involves coating the chicken in a mixture of flour, herbs, and spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. After that, the chicken is fried till crisp and golden brown.
One of the key features of Kentucky Fried Style Chicken is its signature blend of herbs and spices. While the exact recipe for KFC's secret blend of 11 herbs and spices is closely guarded, many home cooks and chefs have tried to replicate it over the years. Some popular ingredients that are commonly used in Kentucky Fried Style Chicken seasoning blends include sage, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
Kentucky Fried Style Chicken is often served with a variety of sides that complement its savory flavor. Mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and biscuits are some of the most popular side dishes that are typically served with Kentucky Fried Style Chicken. Some people also enjoy dipping their chicken in honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or hot sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
Tips and variations:
Tips:
Brine the chicken: Soaking the chicken in a brine mixture (salt, sugar, and water) for several hours before cooking will help keep it moist and juicy.
Use buttermilk: Soaking the chicken in buttermilk not only adds flavor but also helps tenderize the meat.
Season the flour: Add your favorite herbs and spices to the flour mixture for added flavor.
Double dip: Dip the chicken in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk, and then back in the flour mixture for an extra crispy coating.
Fry at the right temperature: Heat the oil to 350-375°F and maintain that temperature throughout the cooking process.
Drain excess oil: Use a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil from the chicken after frying.
Variations:
Spicy: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
Honey mustard: Mix honey and mustard together and use it as a dipping sauce.
BBQ: Brush the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce before serving.
Garlic: Add garlic powder to the flour mixture for a garlic-flavored chicken.
Lemon pepper: Mix lemon zest and black pepper together and use it as a seasoning for the flour mixture.
Oven-baked: Instead of frying, bake the chicken in the oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1-quart buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions:
In a large bowl, pour buttermilk over the chicken pieces and mix well. For at least 4 hours or overnight, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350-375°F.
Shake off any excess liquid after removing the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture. Make sure the chicken is well-coated.
Fry the chicken in the hot oil for 12-15 minutes, or until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
The chicken should be taken out of the oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and placed on a wire rack or paper towels to absorb any extra oil. Using your preferred dipping sauce, such as honey mustard or BBQ sauce, serve hot.