Description
Quick & Easy Homemade KFC-Style Chicken is a flavorful, crispy fried chicken recipe inspired by the famous KFC blend of herbs and spices. It’s perfect for satisfying fast food cravings right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces of chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, celery salt, salt, black pepper, white pepper, ground ginger, and mustard powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry each piece for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure oil stays at the right temperature.
- For extra crispy chicken, double dip in buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.
- Let the chicken rest before serving to retain juiciness and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: kfc-style chicken, crispy fried chicken, homemade fried chicken, fast food at home, buttermilk chicken