Description
Bring the taste of your favorite KFC chicken to your kitchen with this crispy and flavorful homemade version! Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, this recipe is a must-try for fried chicken lovers. Serve it with your favorite sides for a family-friendly meal everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 10 pieces of chicken (thighs and legs with skin)
For the Flour Coating:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chicken or meat seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Egg Mixture:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Frying:
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Partially Cook the Chicken:
- In a large pot, add water to partially submerge the chicken. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes with the lid on. Remove and pat dry.
- Prepare the Coatings:
- In one bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, minced garlic, chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in the refrigerator for a few minutes to set the coating.
- Heat the Oil:
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat enough oil over medium heat to fully submerge the chicken.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Fry 2–3 pieces of chicken at a time, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove and place on a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the crispy fried chicken hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or coleslaw.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by repeating the flour and egg dipping process.
- Monitor the oil temperature to avoid burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg