Kentucky Southern Fried Chicken Authentic Recipes

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash and cut up chicken.
• Wash again and drain well in a colander in the sink.
• Meanwhile, pour All Purpose Flour in to large brown paper bag and set aside.
• Place washed chicken into a large flat bottomed container with high sides and pour on Kosher Salt , covering pieces well on both sides.
• Place into refrigerator for one hour.
• Remove chicken and shake off excess salt, place into a large deep bowl or zip lock bag.
• Add in seasonings to taste and cover in buttermilk.
• Return to refrigerator, covered for one hour.
• Remove from refrigerator and pour off all of the buttermilk.
• Place chicken on a wire rack (with paper toweling underneath to catch the drips) and allow to come to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, add the solid Crisco to your iron skillet and bring to 350 degrees
• Drop chicken pieces one at a time into the brown paper bag of flour until all pieces are inside.
• Fold over edges and shake. (The chicken is already dead, just shake until the chicken is well coated with flour)
• Slowly place the chicken carefully into the hot oil so that it doesn't splatter.
• Cook on each side approximately 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature is right at 165 degrees in the thickest area of each piece.
• Remove from oil and drain well on brown paper bag.
• Place on platter and move to 200 degree oven until ready to serve

COPYCAT KFC RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the egg and buttermilk in a large bowl. Soak the chicken pieces in the mixture.
• Put the flour in a separate bowl and whisk in all 11 herbs and spices-salt, sage , pepper, paprika, oregano, onion salt, marjoram , dried basil, chili powder, garlic powder , and MSG seasoning.
• Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Roll the chicken in the seasoned flour until completely covered.
• Add the lard to a Dutch oven or pressure fryer and heat to 365 F. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions if using a pressure fryer.
• Using a utensil, lower 4 pieces of the chicken into the hot oil, and if using a pressure fryer, lock the lid in place. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot oil.
• Allow to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken turns golden brown and thoroughly cooks.
• If using a pressure fryer, release the pressure according to the manufacturer's directions. Then, remove the finished chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain.
• Repeat with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.
• Serve and enjoy.

BEST SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. , In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. , For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

KENTUCKY SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN AUTHENTIC

Steps:

• Mix half of dry( excluding flour) ingreidents with butter milk.
• Stir butter milk mixture well.
• Place chicken parts in butter milk ( zip-lock bags work well) in refrigerator for one week.
• Mix other half of dry ingrdients with flour.
• Drain chicken in a large colander or strainer until the butter milk mixture is only dripping down at a drip drop pace, about 20 minutes.
• Heat oil to 390 degrees in a large pan, deep fryer, or dutch oven. use a candy thermometer to maintain temperature( they cost about $6.00).
• Toss chicken in flour like you would shake and bake stuff.
• Shake off excess flour.
• Deep fry chicken in hot peanut oil until a deep golden brown and cooked through.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
• Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

REAL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, place remaining buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper. Place half of flour mixture in another shallow bowl (for a second coat of breading). Drain chicken, discarding marinade; pat chicken dry. Dip in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drain off. For the second coat of breading, dip chicken in remaining flour mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.