Homemade KFC style chicken 🍗

After numerous attempts, I have finally ended up with a delicious and authentic tasting homemade #KFC style chicken. It’s relatively simple, and delicious. As you can see how crispy it is from outside and juicy ,succulent meat inside.

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In fact, this is so close to authentic KFC chicken that my kids always crave for it. We have this on our meal plan at least once every other month. It’s so deliciously amazing, I can’t wait to share it with you!

Prep time: min 4hrs for marination + 10mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time : 4hrs 25mins.

INGREDIENTS

For marination:

*10 pieces chicken with skin *1/2 cup milk *1 1/2 tsp salt *2 eggs large *1 tsp red chili powder *1/2 tsp white pepper *1/2 tsp garlic powder *1/2 tsp ginger powder *2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice

DRY MIXTURE:(for coating) *2 cups flour *1/2 cup corn flour *3 tsp salt *1 tsp red chili powder *1/2 tsp black pepper *1/2 tbsp white pepper powder *1 tsp garlic powder

You also need cold water 1litre approx and oil for deep frying.

Tip: Marinating the chicken overnight will amp up the flavor and moisture.

Preparation

1.Mix all the ingredients in marination part and literally soak the chicken for min 4hrs or overnight for best results.

2. Next day get all the dry ingredients for coating ,together in a bowl and mix gently.

3. Now it’s time to assemble. Get the chicken out of the fridge, a big bowl of cold water and your dry mixture for coating.

4. Take a piece of chicken first coat with a layer of dry flour and spices mixture,next dip in cold water and leave for say 10-15 sec ,remove from water and again give the second layer of coating with dry mixture. keep it aside and repeat the same for all the remaining pieces. ( Note: Don‘t do this process and store it for later use ,it turns soggy when fried)

5. Once you are done with step 4 , it’s time to deep fry them in medium hot oil for about 12-15 mins. Remove from oil and drain the excess oil. Crunchy,crispy and equally juicy chicken is ready to relish. Enjoy with the homemade French fries ,ketchup and garlic dip. Oh so good!!