Go Back
–+ servings
A plate of homemade KFC-style chicken with crispy coating and herbs.

KFC-Style Chicken

Enjoy homemade KFC-style chicken that is juicy, crispy, and full of flavor, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 whole whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar/lemon juice mix.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs Beaten.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Method
 

Marinating
  1. Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for about 2 hours (or overnight).
Preparing the Coating
  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
  2. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Remove each chicken piece from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dip in the beaten egg.
  2. Roll the chicken in the flour mixture until completely covered and place on a wire rack to rest for about 10 minutes.
Frying
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Carefully add a few pieces of chicken to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  3. Fry the chicken for about 12-15 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 75°C).
  4. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding more spices to the flour mixture, like cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the buttermilk. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!