Homemade KFC-Style Chicken

A dish from a famous restaurant chain in your kitchen! KFC chicken is loved by many, and everyone tries to replicate its recipe. But few people manage to make it as similar as possible. Using this method, it turns out to be closest to the original: the breading is crispy and the filling is juicy!
cook time: 1h
Elijah Stroud
Homemade KFC-Style Chicken

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354
Calories
27g
Fat
13g
Carbs
15g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Wheat flour 3 tbsp
Eggs 1 pc
Breadcrumbs 100 g
Vegetable oil 300 ml
Paprika to taste
Chicken fillet 400 g
Chicken wings 300 g
Garlic powder to taste
Cornflakes 100 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make chicken like at KFC? Prepare all the necessary products. For a crispy coating, we need corn flakes, and they should not be sweet — these are sold in health food departments. The chicken parts can be any: breast fillet, drumstick, most of the wing, and just small pieces of chicken — everything is suitable.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash and dry the chicken pieces.

Step 3

Step 3
In a separate bowl, marinate the chicken. Add your favorite spices and seasonings to it and leave for 30 minutes. I marinated it with paprika, garlic powder and salt.

Step 4

Step 4
Grind the corn flakes, but not into flour, but leaving larger pieces. It is best to use a masher or rolling pin.

Step 5

Step 5
Add breading mixture to cereal.

Step 6

Step 6
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with a fork.

Step 7

Step 7
First bread each piece of kritsa in flour.

Step 8

Step 8
Then dip well in the egg.

Step 9

Step 9
And breaded in the cereal mixture.

Step 10

Step 10
Heat the oil well in a frying pan, add the breaded chicken pieces and fry over low heat for 10 minutes on each side. The chicken must be cooked through inside.

Step 11

Step 11
Place the finished chicken pieces on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 12

Step 12
Our crispy chicken is ready. Bon appetit!

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