Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 beaten eggs
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or chicken stock powder)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon chives
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Preparation

1. Sift the flour and add all the coating ingredients.
2. Grind the mixture finely with a mortar and pestle, then place it in a clean plastic bag.
3. Coat each piece of chicken first with beaten egg, then with the flour mixture in the bag. Make sure to completely coat each piece with the flour.
4. Heat the oil in a skillet.
5. Brown the chicken slowly in the oil, uncovered.
6. Once browned, cover the skillet and continue frying on a very gentle heat until the chicken is fully cooked.
7. Place the cooked chicken on paper towels to drain out the excess oil.

Enjoy Finger-Lickin’ Good Chicken!

Now you can make KFC’s original secret chicken recipe right at home with these simple tips and tricks from Grandma. The combination of herbs and spices in the coating gives the chicken its famous flavor and crunch.

Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients, including a whole chicken, beaten eggs, oil, flour, paprika, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and various herbs and spices. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the exact measurements – you can adjust according to your taste.

To prepare the coating, sift the flour and mix it with all the other dry ingredients. Then, using a mortar and pestle, grind the mixture until it becomes fine. This helps to incorporate all the flavors evenly.

Next, coat each piece of chicken with beaten egg, ensuring it is fully covered. Then, place the coated chicken pieces in the bag with the flour mixture. Shake the bag well, making sure each piece is completely coated with the seasoned flour.

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Carefully place each coated chicken piece into the hot oil and cook slowly until they turn golden brown. Be sure to cook the chicken uncovered for the best results.

Once the chicken is nicely browned, cover the skillet and continue frying on a very gentle heat. This ensures that the chicken cooks fully without becoming dry.

Finally, remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.

Now you can serve your homemade KFC-style chicken to friends and family. They’ll be amazed by the delicious and crispy chicken that tastes just like the original!