Description
A simple and delicious KFC-style chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: kfc chicken recipe