KFC ORIGINAL SECRET CHICKEN RECIPE

Homemade KFC-Style Chicken Recipe

Recreate the iconic KFC flavor at home with this delicious and keto-friendly recipe. This recipe uses almond flour for the coating, making it a great low-carb option while still delivering that classic taste.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 beaten eggs
• 4 tablespoons oil

For the Coating:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or chicken stock powder)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon chives
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Coating

1. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the almond flour, paprika, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, oregano, tarragon, parsley, thyme, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt.
2. Grind the Mixture: Grind the mixture finely using a mortar and pestle. This ensures an even distribution of flavors.
3. Transfer to Bag: Place the finely ground coating mixture into a clean plastic bag.

Step 2: Coat the Chicken

1. Beat the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
2. Coat with Egg: Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs.
3. Coat with Flour Mixture: Place the egg-coated chicken pieces into the plastic bag with the coating mixture. Shake the bag to coat each piece thoroughly.

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat Oil: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and brown them slowly, uncovered, to ensure a crispy coating.
3. Cook Through: Once browned, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer. Continue frying until the chicken is fully cooked, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 4: Drain and Serve

1. Drain Excess Oil: Place the cooked chicken pieces on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
2. Serve Hot: Serve the chicken hot, and enjoy your homemade KFC-style chicken!

Tips

• Even Coating: For an extra crispy coating, you can double-dip the chicken by repeating the egg and flour coating process.
• Cooking Temperature: Maintain a consistent heat while frying to ensure the chicken cooks evenly without burning the coating.
• Serving Suggestions: Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, a side of coleslaw, or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.

Conclusion

This homemade KFC-style chicken recipe brings the iconic taste of KFC to your kitchen in a healthier, low-carb version. With its flavorful, crispy coating and juicy chicken, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy making and eating this delicious dish!

Homemade KFC-Style Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 beaten eggs
• 4 tablespoons oil

For the Coating:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or chicken stock powder)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon chives
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions:

1. Combine almond flour and all the coating ingredients in a bowl. Grind them finely using a mortar and pestle, then transfer the mixture into a clean plastic bag.
2. Coat each piece of chicken first with the beaten egg, then with the flour mixture in the bag. Ensure each piece is completely coated with the flour mixture.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces slowly, uncovered.
4. Once browned, cover the skillet and continue frying on a very gentle heat until the chicken is fully cooked.
5. Place the cooked chicken on paper towels to drain out the excess oil.
6. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade KFC-style chicken!

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 beaten eggs
4 tablespoons oil

For the coating

2 cups almond flour
4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or chicken stock powder)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions
Sift almond flour and add together all the coating ingredients and grind finely with a mortar and pestle and place in a clean plastic bag. Coat each chicken piece first with the beaten egg, then with the flour mixture in the bag. Make sure you coat each piece completely with the flour.

Heat the oil in a skillet. Brown the chicken in oil slowly, uncovered. Once browned, cover the skillet and keeping frying on a very gentle heat until the chicken is fully cooked. Place on paper towels to drain out the excess