KFC’s Secret Recipe of 11 Herbs & Spices Finally Revealed? Homemade Kentucky Fried Chicken!

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess and creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Mix 2 cups of plain flour with 2/3 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of celery salt, 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon of dried mustard, 4 tablespoons of paprika, 2 tablespoons of garlic salt, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 3 tablespoons of ground white pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of dried thyme leaves, 1/2 tablespoon of dried basil leaves, and 1/3 tablespoon of dried oregano in a mixing bowl.

In another bowl, mix 1 egg with buttermilk.

Dip a piece of chicken in the buttermilk and egg mix, shake off excess, and roll in the dry ingredients.

Double dip the chicken in the buttermilk mixture and then back into the dry ingredients.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and lower 2 or 3 pieces of chicken into the oil.

Cook the chicken for about half an hour, turning it over halfway through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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