Description
Master the art of making irresistible KFC-style chicken at home! This guide offers a step-by-step recipe to achieve the perfect crispy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 pieces of chicken (thighs and legs with skin)
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chicken or meat seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Wash and dry the chicken pieces thoroughly. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pre-cook Chicken: In a large pot, partially submerge the chicken pieces in water. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Prepare Coating Mixtures: In one large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, minced garlic, and seasoning. In another, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: After cooking, pat the chicken dry. Coat each piece first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and again in the flour. Refrigerate for a few minutes.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a stockpot or high skillet. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown on all sides. Avoid overcrowding.
Notes
The key to perfect KFC-style chicken lies in the preparation of the chicken and the coating. Pre-cooking the chicken ensures it’s fully cooked inside without burning the outside. The double coating creates that signature crispy texture. Pay close attention to the temperature of your oil; it should be hot enough to fry the chicken but not so hot as to burn the coating.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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