Marshallese chef cook KFC fried crispy chicken for dinner..

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: corn oil

Canola oil has a similar frying quality at a lower price.

seasoning salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a more natural flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare chicken by cutting it into pieces and patting dry with paper towels.

Combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, cayenne pepper, and white pepper in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until well combined.

Dip each piece of chicken into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

Place coated chicken on a wire rack and let it rest for 15 minutes to set the coating.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary.

Fry chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juiciness.

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