Do you like to know, how to get the fried chicken recipe KFC as alike? This is the closest you'll get to the real thing at home. There's no point trying to recreate the outside crispiness or the juiciness of a fast-food chain, so don't even try! The characteristic crispiness of the chicken is not because of cornflakes added to the mix as most people believe. It is a result of shaking the chicken after it is dunked in the seasoned flour and you can come close to it at home.
Put the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and whisk together. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure the chicken is fully covered. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Mix the seasoning and the flour together in a large dish.
Drain the chicken pieces to remove all the marinade and pat dry. Add the pieces to the seasoned flour and toss lightly. Remove the pieces and shake away any excess flour. Whisk the egg white with 1/2 cup of water. Dip the chicken pieces in it. Remove and shake away any excess egg wash.
Put the chicken pieces again in the seasoned flour and using your hands or tongs, coat the chicken thoroughly. Shake off the excess flour and pat the chicken pieces with your hands for the flour to set on the chicken. Reserve the pieces on a wire rack.
Heat oil in a deep pan. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil and once it is crisp on the outside, reduce the heat. Fry the chicken for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and serve hot.
1.5 kg chicken, cut into 8 pieces
For the marinade:
2 cups buttermilk
For the seasoned flour:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
4 cups refined oil for
deep frying