Copycat KFC Recipe

Name: Copycat KFC Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,Southern,Copycat
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 6 pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1 tablespoon onion salt; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons Accent (MSG seasoning); 1 (24-ounce) container lard, enough to cover chicken in fryer

A copycat recipe for classic fried chicken, this dish replicates the restaurant's signature taste with a blend of 11 herbs and spices.

⭐ 4.1 (556 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 20 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American Southern Copycat

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Instructions

Heat the lard to 365 F in a Dutch oven or pressure fryer.
Combine egg and buttermilk in a bowl, then soak the chicken pieces.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour with salt, sage, pepper, paprika, oregano, onion salt, marjoram, dried basil, chili powder, garlic powder, and MSG seasoning.
Remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture, then roll each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
Carefully lower 4 chicken pieces into the hot oil; if using a pressure fryer, lock the lid.
Fry for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
If using a pressure fryer, release pressure as directed, then transfer the cooked chicken to a rack or paper towels to drain.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 868 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 254 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 67 g

Saturated Fat: 18 g

Sodium: 3412 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 56 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g