Kentucky Fried Chicken

Submitted by Cookpan

"This recipe is from Chicago Tribune which reporter Joe Gray got from Joe Ledington, nephew of Colonel Harland Sanders. It was published on August 19, 2016. Note: The buttermilk-egg bath was an idea the testers borrowed from others and not from the purported original recipe. It is advisable to add some MSG to the mix for an authentic taste. Frying oil that is too hot will cause the breading to brown too much, overpowering the taste of the herbs and spices."

 

• Ready In: 48mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Breading

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 11 Herbs and Spices

• 2⁄3 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried mustard
• 4 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons white pepper

• Bath

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten

• Protein

• 1 chicken, cut up, the breast pieces cut in half for more even frying
• expeller-pressed canola oil

directions

1. Mix the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices; set aside.
2. Mix the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl until combined.
3. Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.
4. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
5. Dip the chicken pieces in the herb-spice-flour mixture to coat all sides, shaking off excess.
6. Allow to sit on a rack over a baking sheet, 20 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar heavy pot with high sides) over medium-high heat to 350ºF or 175ºC. (Use a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature.).
8. When temperature is reached, lower the heat to medium to maintain it at 350ºF or 175ºC.
9. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry until medium golden brown, turning once, 15-18 minutes.
10. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken.
11. Repeat with remaining chicken.