Description
Crispy Kentucky Fried Chicken brings southern comfort right to kitchen counters with secret spice blends that dance across golden-brown breading. Finger-licking goodness awaits when you embrace this classic American comfort classic that promises restaurant-quality crunch without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 10 pieces chicken (thighs and legs with skin)
- 2 eggs
Coating and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chicken or meat seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace and gather all necessary tools for chicken preparation. Meticulously cleanse chicken pieces, ensuring they are completely moisture-free using paper towels. Season with a delicate blend of salt and ground pepper.
- Gently poach chicken in a large pot with minimal water, maintaining low heat for approximately 10 minutes. Cover during cooking process. Once completed, carefully remove and thoroughly pat dry using clean kitchen towels.
- Craft two distinct coating stations: First station combines flour, cornstarch, finely minced garlic, specialized chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper. Second station requires whisking eggs, evaporated milk, tangy mustard, salt, and additional pepper until smoothly integrated.
- Execute precise coating technique by first dredging each chicken piece through flour mixture, then immersing in egg blend, and finally returning to flour mixture for complete coverage. Rest coated pieces in refrigerator for 5-7 minutes to enable coating adherence.
- Prepare deep skillet with sufficient oil, heating to consistent 350°F temperature. Verify oil readiness through gentle sizzling test.
- Carefully submerge chicken pieces in hot oil, frying 2-3 pieces simultaneously to maintain optimal temperature. Cook until exterior achieves rich golden-brown coloration and interior reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Transfer fried chicken onto absorbent paper to eliminate excess oil. Allow brief resting period before serving alongside complementary side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes or crisp coleslaw.
Notes
- Always pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and better coating adhesion.
- Refrigerating coated chicken for 15-20 minutes helps create a more stable, crunchier breading that won’t fall off during frying.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F, preventing greasy or undercooked chicken.
- For gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with almond or rice flour and use gluten-free chicken seasoning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg