Kfc Original Recipe

Submitted by Tim_John

"If you are a fan of Kentucky Fried Chicken, why not make your own? With this authentic Kentucky Fried chicken recipe, your chicken will turn out just as good as Colonel Sanders' chicken does! Finger-lickin' good chicken in the comfort of your own kitchen."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 4 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons msg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon celery salt
• 8 chicken pieces
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 6 -8 cups shortening

directions

1. Pre heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F.
2. Mix all the ingredients except the shortening, breadcrumbs, eggs, and chicken in a large bowl.
3. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg and then turn them over in the breadcrumbs.
4. Roll them in the spicy flour mixture.
5. Heat the shortening to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer and drop the chicken pieces in, one at a time with tongs careful not to splash hot oil.
6. Fry the chicken for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is golden brown and cooked through.
7. Drain on racks for 5 minutes.