Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups buttermilk (see note)
- 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the buttermilk in a large bowl.
- 2
Marinate
- 3
Add in the chicken, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- 4
Combine the flour and seasonings in a shallow dish.
- 5
Heat
- 6
In a deep fryer or large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, heat about 3-4 inches of oil to 350°F.
- 7
Drip
- 8
Remove one chicken piece from the buttermilk. Let the excess liquid drip off.
- 9
Dredge the chicken in the flour, pressing it firmly into the dish to ensure the flour fully coats the piece.
- 10
Fry
- 11
Gently drop the chicken piece into the oil and fry for 8-10 minutes.
10 min - 12
Transfer the chicken to a plate or sheet pan lined with paper towel.
- 13
Repeat the dredging and frying steps for all of the chicken pieces, frying about 3-4 pieces at a time.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
