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How to Make Kentucky Fried Chicken
Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyEasy
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ChefRuwaida Al-Haj Al-Rifai

How to Make Kentucky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken tastes better than restaurant versions! How? All the secrets to its success are in this recipe. Serve it with French fries or mashed potatoes, and don’t forget coleslaw too.

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4 servings

Ingredients

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  • Chicken marinade for soaking
  • 1 kilo chicken thighs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon seven-spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Chicken coating mix before frying
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers (breadcrumbs)
  • 2 tablespoons starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Method

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  1. First, mix all the marinade ingredients well and marinate the chicken thighs for at least 6 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
    Timers: 360 min
  2. Before frying, mix the coating ingredients in a bowl and heat plenty of oil. Then start coating the chicken pieces on all sides with the mixture and place them one by one into the hot oil over high heat.
  3. Immediately lower the heat to medium so the thighs cook through and turn golden. They will need about 15 to 20 minutes.
    Timers: 20 min
  4. Serve the Kentucky Fried Chicken with garlic sauce, ketchup, French fries, and coleslaw, or any salad you like.
  5. Note: Only place 3 pieces of chicken in the oil at a time, because if you add too many, the oil temperature will drop and the pieces will burn without the thighs cooking through inside.
  6. The thighs can be fried with the skin on or without the skin.
  7. To make garlic sauce at home without eggs, click on Easy Garlic Sauce
  8. Click the link to make Coleslaw

Recipe tags

MainsInternationalNut freeEasyQuick cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • Easy Garlic Sauce
  • Coleslaw
  • Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
  • Hamburger with Cottony Bun Dough

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Ruwaida Al-Haj Al-Rifai

Homemaker and mother who loves cooking and everything to do with the kitchen. She enjoys working with dough and learning new dishes from around the world to present them beautifully to her family and guests.

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