When you gather the right group of people, a homemade KFC Crispy Chicken recipe becomes an added treat.
There’s just something about crispy chicken that hits the spot every time. It’s a perfect excuse to reconnect with friends.
Creating our own version of KFC Crispy Chicken is not only fun, but also a great way to sharpen cooking skills.
Don’t worry about replicating KFC’s recipe exactly. Getting close is good enough. The juicy chicken inside this crispy crust is sure to please.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken, cut and marinated
250 ml milk
200 grams all-purpose flour
About 2 liters of shortening (for frying)
1 beaten egg
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
¾ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
To infuse flavor, marinate the chicken with:
- 2 tablespoons potassium chloride
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons MSG
- 1/8 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup chicken base
- 5 cups water
Instructions:
Step 1: Mix all the marinating ingredients and coat the chicken thoroughly. Make sure every piece is well-covered.
Step 2: Refrigerate the marinated chicken for 24 hours to let the flavors fully penetrate.
Step 3: Preheat your deep fryer to 365°F and warm up the shortening.
Step 4: In one bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. In another, combine the flour, salt, MSG, and pepper for the dry coating.
Step 5: Pat the marinated chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
The Crispy Four-Layer Coating:
Step 1: Dip the chicken in the egg and milk mixture.
Step 2: Coat it in the dry flour mix.
Step 3: Repeat the dip in the egg and milk mixture.
Step 4: Give it one final coat with the dry flour mix.
Once the chicken is coated, drop it into the hot shortening. Fry for 12-15 minutes until the chicken reaches a golden brown color. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
After frying, drain the excess oil on a paper towel. Now your crispy chicken is ready to serve! As soon as it hits the table, expect everyone’s eyes to light up. Silence will fall as friends dig in, enjoying the copycat KFC Crispy Chicken.
Many have said it’s almost spot on—why not try it yourself and decide?