Description
Spice-packed copycat KFC seasoning blends secret herbs and spices for an irresistible homemade flavor explosion. Kentucky Fried Chicken’s legendary recipe becomes accessible, letting you recreate restaurant magic right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Spices and Herbs:
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 3 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
Salts:
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
Instructions
- Gather all the dried spices and herbs in a compact mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly blend the seasonings, ensuring an even distribution of each component.
- Transfer the fragrant mixture into a sealed storage container with a tight-fitting lid.
- When preparing to coat chicken, measure out the appropriate quantity of seasoning for your protein amount.
- Integrate the seasoning blend completely into your preferred flour or breading mixture, creating a uniform coating.
- Proceed with your chosen frying method, ensuring the chicken is evenly and generously seasoned before cooking.
- For optimal flavor intensity, allow the seasoned chicken to rest briefly before introducing it to hot oil.
- Aim for a golden-brown exterior that locks in the signature crispy texture and robust flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning blend by adjusting salt and spice levels to match personal taste preferences.
- Create a lower-sodium version by reducing salt content and replacing with herbs like dried thyme or rosemary.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour alternatives like rice flour or cornmeal for coating chicken to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Store the seasoning mix in a cool, dark pantry for up to 3 months to maintain maximum flavor intensity and prevent spice degradation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg