Description
🍗 KFC Original Secret Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
🧂 Ingredients
For the Brine:
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1/3 cup salt
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1 tablespoon MSG (such as Accent seasoning)
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8 cups water
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1 whole roaster chicken (4–5 lbs), cut into 8 pieces
For the Breading:
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1¾ cups (9 oz) all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon MSG
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground tellicherry pepper
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½ teaspoon ground white pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon ground savory (summer savory)
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½ teaspoon ground sage
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
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⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
For the Dredge:
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4 large eggs
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2 cups skim milk
For Frying:
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6 to 12 cups vegetable oil (depending on your fryer size)
Instructions
👨🍳 Instructions
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Brine the Chicken:
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Dissolve salt and MSG in water.
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Submerge chicken pieces in the brine for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
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Remove, rinse with cold water, and pat dry thoroughly.
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Prepare the Breading:
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In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients for breading thoroughly.
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Mix the Dredge:
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the skim milk.
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Bread the Chicken:
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Dip each chicken piece in the egg-milk mixture.
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Coat in the seasoned flour breading.
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Let breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally for even coating.
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Fry the Chicken:
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 300°F (149°C).
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Fry 2–4 pieces at a time for 16–20 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).
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Drain on a rack or paper towels for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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