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KFC style fried chicken recipe | Crispy fried chicken recipe

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KFC style fried chicken recipe, how to make crispy fried chicken in KFC style at home. With time and experience we get better in cooking, day after day and this is what happened with me. After numerous trials, I felt this is one of the best and easy recipe to make KFC fried chicken at home.

kfc fried chicken recipe

How KFC makes the best tasting fried chicken is a trade secret which no one knows. But there can definitely be a no better and healthier way to enjoy a fried chicken than to prepare at home. Healthier and a deep fried chicken! Not really though.

There are no pesky ingredients like MSG / ajjinomotto or what so ever in my recipe. You can try using brown bread crumbs or pulsed oats or pulsed corn flakes for a healthier choice.

Kfc doesn’t use bread crumbs for the fried chicken. But I have used it here just for the extra crisp outcome.

For the best look, use bread crumbs or panko crumbs that are not too large. Using large crumbs makes covering look husky like the one in pictures. If using dried rosemary, crush it well and then add.

However an healthiest way is to bake the chicken, check out my baked chicken fingers to learn how to bake it.

This best fried chicken recipe can be used to fry drumsticks too. But i had a not so good experience frying them. The drumsticks were cracked and the inner part began to splash on to me while frying. I suggest drumsticks if you are experienced in choosing the right ones for deep frying. Otherwise it will mess up the oil and discolor the chicken.

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Fried chicken recipe

kfc chicken recipe

KFC fried chicken

Kfc style fried chicken at home, better than kfc. This recipe can be tweaked to suit your taste. Just add in your favorite seasonings like garam masala or all spice, cajun spice mix etc.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 500 grams chicken drumsticks or fillets (½ kg)
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 egg large
  • ½ tsp. Pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger garlic paste or ginger garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp. garam masala powder (or other seasoning like cajun spice or all spice)
  • 1 tsp. onion powder (optional)
  • ¾ to 1 tsp. paprika or Kashmiri chili powder
  • Salt as needed
  • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • ½ to ¾ cup Bread crumbs
  • 1¼ cup buttermilk (or 4 tbsps curd or yogurt)

How to make the recipe

Preparation – Brine chicken

  • Pour buttermilk to a bowl. If you do not have it, add 4 tbsp curd to a bowl and pour 1 cup water. Whisk it well with ¼ tsp salt. Mix it well. Check if there is enough salt.
  • Wash chicken and drain off all excess water.  Add it to the buttermilk. Refrigerate overnight or at least for 4 hours. This makes the chicken turn tender and soft.
  • Drain the buttermilk.

Marinate to make fried chicken

  • Add pepper powder, ginger garlic, seasoning spice powder and red chilli powder.
  • Beat an egg and pour it to the bowl.
  • Add corn flour. Mix well. Set aside for at least 45 minutes.
  • Pick up each of these pieces and roll them in the bread crumbs. or pour crumbs over and mix. 
  • You can leave them in the crumbs for a while. 

How to make crispy fried chicken

  • Pour oil to a heavy bottom pan. Heat it.
  • Check if the oil is hot enough. Drop a small portion of the wet mixture to the hot oil. If it rises without browning then the temperature is right.
  • Shake off the excess crumbs from the chicken.  Drop one after the other to hot oil. 
  • Fry them on medium high heat till golden. If the flame is too high, it gets browned without getting cooked inside. 
  • Keep stirring often until done.
  • Serve fried chicken hot with ketchup or your favorite dip.

NUTRITION

Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.8mg

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kfc chicken recipe

How to make KFC fried chicken at home

1. Wash chicken well. You can use either large fillets or drumsticks. Drain off excess water.

2. Add salt to buttermilk and mix. Add chicken to this. Refrigerate 4 hours to over night. I do not suggest to skip this as the chicken will not cook through properly without brining.

3. Drain the chicken.

4. Beat an egg and add it to the bowl.

5. Add ginger garlic, lemon juice, red chili powder, salt, pepper powder, flour and garam masala. Marinate well.

marination ingredients to learn how to make kfc style fried chicken

6. Set this aside for about 45 minutes.

7. Pour the bread crumbs over the chicken. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes.

addition of bread crumbs to make kfc fried chicken indian recipe

8. Heat oil in a heavy bottom deep pan/kadai. Fry till golden at medium high temperature. If the oil is very hot chicken gets browned fast without getting cooked inside. The oil should be hot enough and the flame at medium high.

deep frying marinated chicken for fried chicken kfc style

Enjoy fried chicken with your favorite ketchup.

kfc style fried chicken recipe

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About swasthi

I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  1. Sravs says

    December 2, 2019

    In bread crumbs place shell Ican add oats

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 2, 2019

      Oats soak up lot of oil and don’t turn crisp

      Reply
  2. Ash says

    October 4, 2019

    5 stars
    Hi, I just want to know that instead of buttermilk can I use maida marinated, still can be use as refrigerator, can u help me with that

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 5, 2019

      Hi Ash
      Buttermilk or yogurt is the key to get that tender yet crisp chicken. It tenderises the meat and keeps it moist after frying. I highly recommend using it. Hope this helps

      Reply
  3. karthika kumar says

    July 30, 2019

    4 stars
    Really super

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 31, 2019

      Thanks Karthika

      Reply
  4. Ridhima says

    June 5, 2019

    Can I use oats instead of bread crums?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 5, 2019

      Hi Ridhima
      Yes you can but oats will not crisp up much like bread. You can instead use cornflakes.

      Reply
  5. Madhvi says

    April 14, 2019

    Hi! As always yr recipe was amazing. One question can I shallow fry instead of deep fry?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 14, 2019

      Hi Madhvi
      Thank you. Large pieces of chicken will not get cooked well if shallow fried. You can shallow fry if using thin fillets. You can also grill it in the oven.

      Reply
      • Madhvi says

        April 17, 2019

        Thanks for d response Swasthi

        Reply
  6. Memoona Rubab says

    January 13, 2019

    5 stars
    I have tried the kfc style chicken once and my family loves it so much, i am always being asked to make it again on family gatherings! Making it again today! Thank you Swastiiiii!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 16, 2019

      Hi Memoona
      Thank you so much for the comment. Very happy to know your family loves it.
      🙂

      Reply
  7. Nega says

    December 9, 2018

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe last night.Since I didnt have time to marinate in brine liquid I tried using smaller pieces.Inspite of skipping the main marination step,the chicken turned out to b yum.Keeping it healthy I airfryed them.5 stars from myside for this recipe.Simply one of the best KFC chicken type recipes on the internet.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 10, 2018

      Hi Nega
      Thank you so much for the comment. Very glad to know the recipe was useful.
      🙂

      Reply
  8. Nafisa Khan says

    September 22, 2018

    Hello swasti thanks for the recipe but I have a doubt , the recipe makes three pics so what I have to do to make much more chicken , or can I use chicken pics instead of leg pics or drum stick so how to made it pls give suggestion.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 22, 2018

      Welcome Nafisa,
      The recipe is for half kg chicken. I have a similar recipe of frying chicken pieces (big or small any). Please check it here Chicken burger. I have made the burger patties the same way as this kfc fried chicken. If you want to make – like 1 kg then just double the recipe. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  9. Fatima says

    August 24, 2018

    I do put chicken for brining but my chicken at end turns dry….it doesnt remain juicy…what should i do?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 25, 2018

      Hi Fatima
      It depends on how long you have kept the chicken in brine liquid. For me buttermilk brine works the best when done for 4 hours or more.

      Reply
  10. Stacey says

    June 27, 2018

    5 stars
    It worths all the time preparing the chicken. I’d love eating KFC chickens with my fav spices.

    Reply
  11. Sumaya Reddi says

    March 1, 2018

    5 stars
    Amazing tasty easy receipe.. one of my favourite chicken dish

    Reply
    • Zeba says

      July 17, 2019

      Hey Swasthi how to make butter milk?? Pls let me know very interested to make your recipe soon

      Reply
      • swasthi says

        July 17, 2019

        Hi Zeba,
        I have mentioned in the recipe card. Just stir in 1/4 cup curd or plain yogurt in 1 cup water.

        Reply
  12. Esther says

    February 25, 2018

    4 stars
    These are just beautiful and thanks for teaching me a lot. Can I have the recipe for spaghetti and pasta?
    Thanks

    Reply
  13. Mrs EC. McGregor says

    December 12, 2017

    5 stars
    Good day,
    Can your please email the kfc style chicken recipes to me.

    Thankyou
    kind rewards
    Mrs EC. McGregor

    Reply
  14. Avijit says

    November 3, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi, nice to see this type of recipe with pictures but kindly mention the oil temperature for best results. The popcorn chicken is also good.

    Kindly post some more recipes of KFC type items.

    Reply
  15. Kamal says

    October 25, 2017

    5 stars
    Fantastic tempting recipes , I made 2 dishes , my entire family couldn’t believe it . Thanks

    Reply
  16. Penchalaiah. T says

    August 4, 2017

    5 stars
    Hai swasti soooo good recipes I like this v/nthanq

    Reply
  17. Huma says

    August 2, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi swasthi ur recipe is mind blowing I really like it I want some more non veg recipes plz…

    Reply
  18. Rahma says

    June 15, 2017

    5 stars
    Guess what Swasthi, iam going to try this for Idd and suprise my family , i cant really stop reading about your recipes. They are easy to make and delicious and they have ingredients that i can find in my country. Awesome buddy thanks you …..keep it up…
    By the way i have tried making you cheese veg sandwich but my cheese doesn’t melt……….which type would you recommend please

    Reply
  19. Aryan Ambastha says

    May 17, 2017

    5 stars
    I tried while parents were of the city,much tasty and healthy,THANK YOU SO MUCH MA’AM

    Reply
  20. Ansh says

    April 7, 2017

    5 stars
    Not like kfc but still good
    Add more salt and all the spices.
    Double the amount of spices like salt,pepper,red chilli powder, coriander powder.

    Reply
  21. Keerthi says

    April 2, 2017

    5 stars
    Wow! It is delicious
    Thank you ♡

    Reply
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