KFC CHICKEN AT HOME

Welcome back to 'LET'S COOK' 

 For a long time I have wanted to try a couple of Fried Chicken recipes and see if I could learn the art of Deep Frying. 

We tried a few Deep Fried recipes and I found two that I wanted to share you you all.

Who out there does not like Fried Chicken ??

 OK, the two of you can go away now.

We all LOVE Fried Chicken. I mean, what's not to love? The crispy, moist texture, and the taste of the outer skin.

 And the president approves.

P.O.T.U.S 22 & 24 GROVER CLEVELAND

So for the nest TWO episodes of 'Let's Cook' we are going to show you two different ways to deep fry Chicken.

DANGER WILL ROBINSON !!!!

We do this type of deep frying in a 'dutch oven'

 If you are NOT used to this method, now is NOT the time to learn.

Please invest in a 'Deep Fryer'. 

  They are EASIER and SAFER for the beginning cook. I am not responsible for your safety !

For this recipe, we turn to another of my favorite You Tube cooks, TRINITY JAE . 

K.F.C. CHICKEN from TRINITY

I suggest you take a look at this recipe from Trinity along with her others. You can thank me later.

Let's get going. I'm H U N G R Y !!!

Please note:: I talk a lot about Adult Beverages when I cook. When playing with 350 degree HOT Oil, do not mix with alcohol.

INGREDIENTS

You will need 3 good size bowls

BOWL NUMBER 1

2 Cups AP Flour

BOWL NUMBER 2

4 Eggs (whisk first)

1 Can of Club Soda

 

1 Cup of Flour

1 TBL Salt 

BOWL NUMBER 3 

 2 Cups of AP Flour

2/3 TBL Salt

½ TB Dried Thyme

½ TBL Dried Basil

1/3 TBL Dried Oregano

1 TBL Celery Salt

1 TBL Ground Black Pepper

1 TBL Dried Mustard

3 TBL Paprika

1 TBL Garlic Salt

1 TBL Dried Ginger (ground)

3 TBL White Pepper (ground)

Heat 2 inches of oil in BIG Pot (heat to 350-370 degrees)

 (The big pot is a good alternative if you do not have a deep fryer and not used to a dutch oven)

Rinse and pat dry your chicken

 

Salt the chicken with some Seasoned Salt

Place each piece (ONE AT A TIME) into Bowl 1, then Bowl 2, then bowl 3

Set aside

 

Starting with the thighs, fry the chicken maintaining the oil at 300-325 degrees until nice and BROWN. (about 15-20 minutes)

Internal temp should be 175 degrees for both Legs and Thighs.

When done transfer Chicken to a wire rack in a rimmed baking pan. 

 Set in Oven on the “KEEP WARM” setting

Using a 'spider' skim all the bits out of the oil after each batch is done

Now deep fry the legs in the same manner. (About 15 min)

Use your THERMO PEN !!!!!

Enjoy 

 

 THE RESULTS ARE IN  !!!!!

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner. 

 This was extremely 'Crunchy' and I could really taste all the spices.

Was it as good as KFC ?? No, not really. BUT it was probably because it was deep fried and KFC uses a 'Pressure Cooker.'

But is was probably as close as you can get in a home kitchen. And if you LIKE CRUNCHY, this is the recipe for you.

I urge you to give it a try. You will thank me later.

Coming up next time :::::::

We turn to our FAVORITE cooks, Julia and Bridget for another Fried Chicken recipe that may just give Trinity a run for her money.

That's next time.....See you then.

Stay SAFE, Stay HEALTHY and Stay the  &^$$ at HOME

 Live Long and Prosper