Homemade KFC-Style Chicken (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Flour Coating

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons salt
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 tablespoon celery salt
07 - 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon ground yellow mustard
09 - 1/4 cup paprika
10 - 2 tablespoons garlic salt
11 - 1 tablespoon ground ginger
12 - 3 tablespoons ground white pepper

→ Chicken

13 - 1 cup buttermilk
14 - 1 egg, beaten
15 - 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
16 - Neutral oil for frying (canola or peanut oil)
17 - MSG seasoning (optional, like Ajinomoto or Accent)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together all flour coating ingredients and set aside.
02 - In another large bowl, mix buttermilk and beaten egg. Add chicken pieces, tossing to coat. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
03 - Set oven to 175°F (80°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe wire rack inside.
04 - In a Dutch oven or deep fryer, heat 3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat slightly to maintain temperature.
05 - Remove a chicken piece from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Coat in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Shake off excess and repeat for all pieces.
06 - Carefully place chicken in the hot oil (frying in batches). Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven while frying remaining pieces.
08 - Ensure each piece reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) before serving. Sprinkle with a dash of MSG for extra flavor (optional).

# Additional Tips:

01 - To keep chicken crispy, avoid overcrowding the fryer.
02 - You can skip MSG if preferred—flavor will still be delicious!
03 - Serve with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or biscuits for an authentic KFC-style meal.
04 - For extra crispy chicken, double-dip by repeating the buttermilk and flour coating process.

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