Homemade KFC
"Now might be the best time to try a homemade version of everyone’s favourite take away chicken. Not exactly a replacement for Mr. Colonel’s timeless recipe, but it comes in handy."
Difficulty
Medium 👍Ingredients
Utensils
Medium mixing bowl, paper towels, Deep fryer, pot
Step 1/6
- 10 chicken pieces
Clean and dry chicken pieces using kitchen paper towels. You can steam the chicken for a few seconds to prepare for coating (we’ve omitted egg wash as we prefer fried chicken on the crispier side)
Step 2/6
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp ginger and garlic
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Medium mixing bowl
- paper towels
Mix dry ingredients to create a coating.
Step 3/6
- sunflower oil (for deep frying)
- Deep fryer
- pot
Using a deep fryer or large pot, heat the oil.
Step 4/6
Thoroughly and generously coat the chicken and once oil reaches 160C, submerge chicken and allow to fry for 5 minutes.
Step 5/6
Reduce to low heat and continue to fry until cooked through or for 2 more minutes
Step 6/6
Place on a cooling tray for another two minutes and serve with mashed potatoes and gravy, fries or your preferred starch and side.
