Kentucky Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden fried chicken coated in a flavorful aromatic spice blend — juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, perfect for a classic Southern feast.
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
main
- 1 pcs whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1.89 l neutral frying oil
coating and spices
- 1 pcs egg white
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp celery salt
- 0.5 tsp sage
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp allspice
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp basil
- 0.5 tsp marjoram
Directions
- Preheat fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Thoroughly mix together all the spice mix ingredients.
- Combine spice mix with flour, brown sugar and salt.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg white to lightly coat them, then transfer to flour mixture and turn a few times so the flour mix adheres; repeat with all pieces.
- Let chicken pieces rest for 5 minutes to allow the crust to dry slightly.
- Fry chicken in batches in hot oil until done: breasts and wings 12–14 minutes, legs and thighs a few minutes longer, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.