Copycat KFC Fried Chicken

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min./batch
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This copycat KFC fried chicken recipe leads to drumstick perfection—all herbs and spices (and one secret ingredient) included.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 13 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture.
  2. In an electric skillet, deep fryer or Dutch oven, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, until skin is golden brown and juices run clear, 6-10 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 610 calories, 41g fat (7g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 2144mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.

Even the colonel might have a hard time figuring out if this chicken came from one of his stores or your home kitchen. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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