K F C Original Recipe Chicken Livers

Spice Guru's Note:

My copycat recipe for KFC's bygone Original Recipe Chicken Livers. This recipe requires one batch prepared K F C Original Recipe 11 Secret Herbs and Spices.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-12

Yield: 2.0 pounds ...

CHICKEN LIVERS

• 2 -4 lbs premium quality fresh chicken livers

BRINE

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Accent seasoning (recommended flavor enhancer)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons unseasoned meat tenderizer

SEASONED FLOUR

• 2 cups pre-sifted all-purpose flour
• 7 tablespoons seasoning (one batch prepared K F C Original Recipe 11 Secret Herbs and Spices)

EGG WASH

• 4 beaten eggs
• 2 cups skim milk

RECOMMENDED FRYING OIL

• pure vegetable shortening or peanut oil

Directions:

1. MARINATE chicken livers for several hours or overnight in refrigerator, in blended BRINE ingredients: 2 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons Accent seasoning (recommended flavor enhancer), 1 1/2 teaspoons unseasoned meat tenderizer; COVER; TURN chicken livers periodically with tongs during marination.
2. MEASURE 2 cups flour and 7 tablespoons K F C Original Recipe 11 Secret Herbs and Spices (one batch without added flour) into a large sealable container, such as a GLAD food storage container or a Ziploc bag.
3. SHAKE container and mix well.
4. WHISK 4 beaten eggs with 1 cup skim milk until frothy in a medium bowl for the EGG WASH; REMOVE chicken livers from marinade; BLOT livers dry; DROP 1-2 pieces at a time using tongs in whisked EGG WASH; MOISTEN chicken livers thoroughly; LIFT chicken with tongs; SHAKE away excess liquid.
5. PLACE a few pieces battered livers at a time into the SEASONED FLOUR mixture container; SEAL container firmly; SHAKE gently in all motions to thoroughly coat livers.
6. PLACE breaded pieces on a wire rack when livers are evenly and generously breaded.
7. ALLOW chicken livers to rest and absorb the breading for 15-20 minutes before frying.
8. USE enough pure vegetable shortening or peanut oil (or both) to immerse chicken livers completely in a deep heavy pot, or add manufacturer's recommended amount of oil to deep-fryer; VERY SLOWLY heat oil in gradual increments oil to 300°F until preheated.
9. ADD breaded chicken livers to the elevated fry basket in deep-fryer without crowding; LOWER the basket slowly into the hot oil; TURN livers only once midway, frying until golden brown and fully cooked, about 12 minutes.
10. SERVE and ENJOY!