SECRET KFC Fried Chicken Recipe | Make the REAL KFC at Home!

Ingredients

• 1500 g chicken drumsticks or whole chicken cut into 8 - 10 pieces
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 tsp salt
• 120 ml vinegar
• water to cover chicken
• 2 tbsp chili sauce (Sriracha)
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (Tabasco)
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 60 ml pickle juice
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp red chili flakes
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp chicken seasoning
• 1 tsp MSG
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 360 g plain flour
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp celery salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp ginger powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp MSG
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp sage
• ½ tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp red chili
• 1½ l sunflower oil
• 120 ml mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp pickle juice
• 1 tsp chipotle paste
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• ½ tsp chicken seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• salt to taste

Steps

1. 1

   Prep the chicken by making a few cuts down to the bone to ensure marination.

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2. 2

   In a bowl, combine baking soda, salt, vinegar, and enough water to cover the chicken. Mix well and add the chicken to this mixture.

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3. 3

   Let the chicken soak for about 30 minutes, then wash off the excess salt and vinegar.

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4. 4

   For the second marination, mix chili sauce, soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, pickle juice, black pepper, mustard powder, red chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken seasoning, MSG, salt, and red chili powder in a bowl.

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5. 5

   Using your hands, mix the marinade with the chicken thoroughly. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for 3 to 5 hours.

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6. 6

   Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sriracha, chipotle paste, vinegar, chicken seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

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7. 7

   For the flour mix, combine plain flour with black pepper, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, mustard powder, white pepper, celery salt, garlic powder, ginger powder, onion powder, MSG, salt, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, sage, marjoram, cayenne pepper, and red chili. Mix well and set aside.

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8. 8

   Heat sunflower oil in a fryer pot to around 170°C (340°F).

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9. 9

   Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mix, then dip it in cold water for 20-30 seconds before returning it to the flour mix for a second coating.

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10. 10

    Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, ensuring the temperature remains consistent. Fry for 7 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the chicken is golden brown.

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11. 11

    Drain the fried chicken on kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Season with a pinch of salt and chicken seasoning before serving.

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