KFC-Style Crispy Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken Marinade
• 1 kg chicken pieces (with bone, skin preferred)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp MSG (optional)
Seasoned Flour Mix
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornflour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp MSG (optional)
For Frying
• Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, white pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
2. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
3. In another bowl, mix all the seasoned flour ingredients properly.
4. Remove chicken from marinade (do not wipe off the marinade).
5. Coat each piece in the flour mixture.
6. Dip quickly back into the buttermilk.
7. Coat again in flour and press firmly to create a flaky texture.
8. Let the coated chicken rest for 10–15 minutes.
9. Heat oil to 170–175°C.
10. Fry 2–3 pieces at a time for 12–15 minutes, depending on size.
11. Internal temperature should reach 75°C.
12. Remove and drain on a wire rack. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Crispy outside, juicy inside — just like restaurant style.