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KFC Fried Chicken

Enjoy crispy and juicy KFC-style fried chicken made at home using simple ingredients. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For soaking chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Leg Piece
  • Water
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt
  • 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
For marination
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tsp Chicken Powder
  • 1 unit Egg
For coating
  • 250 g All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
For frying
  • Cold Water
  • Oil to Deep Fry

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix salt and vinegar in water, then add chicken to the water and let it sit for 30 mins.
  2. For marination, mix milk, lemon juice, mustard powder, red chilli powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, chicken powder, and egg, then add chicken pieces to it. Mix well and marinate for 2 – 3 hours.
  3. For coating, mix all-purpose flour, salt, red chilli powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
Coating
  1. Coat chicken, pressing the flour to it and dusting off excess flour.
  2. Dip the chicken in cold water and let it sit for 30 secs.
  3. Coat the chicken with flour again, pressing to make layers and dust off excess flour.
Frying
  1. Deep fry in hot oil for 20 mins on medium flame.
  2. Sprinkle peri peri masala and enjoy.

Notes

Let the chicken cool to room temperature for no more than 2 hours. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes or until hot and crispy. For best results, ensure proper frying temperature and avoid overcrowding the pan.