Here are a few KFC-style recipes you can try at home:
- Original Recipe Fried Chicken: Ingredients:
- 4 lbs. chicken legs and thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 2 tsp. dried thyme
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. celery salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried mustard
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
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Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, thyme, basil, oregano, celery salt, black pepper, dried mustard, paprika, garlic salt, and ginger.
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Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
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Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
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Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side.
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Drain the chicken on paper towels and season with additional salt if desired.
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Serve hot.
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Coleslaw: Ingredients:
- 1 head green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage and carrot.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir to combine.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Serve chilled.
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Biscuits: Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
- Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Using a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve hot with butter and honey.
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