Dinner

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Name: Kentucky Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, whole, cut into pieces; 2 quarts neutral frying neutral frying oil, for frying; 1 egg white egg, white separated from egg; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons onion salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon sage; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram

Crispy fried chicken coated in a seasoned flour crust with a bold blend of herbs and spices.

40 min
700 kcal
American

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Preheat the fryer to 350°F.
Step 2:
Thoroughly mix together all the spice mix ingredients.
Step 3:
Combine the spice mix with the flour, brown sugar, and salt.
Step 4:
Dip the chicken pieces in the egg white to lightly coat them.
Step 5:
Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture and turn a few times, making sure the flour mixture is firmly stuck to the chicken. Repeat with all the chicken pieces.
Step 6:
Let the chicken pieces rest for 5 minutes so the crust has a chance to dry slightly.
5 min
Step 7:
Fry the chicken in batches. Breasts and wings should take 12–14 minutes, while legs and thighs will need a few more minutes.
12–14 min
Step 8:
Check that the chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
Step 9:
Drain the chicken on a few paper towels as it comes out of the fryer. Serve hot.