Kentucky Extra Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Kentucky Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole broiler-fryer chickens, cut up into 8 pieces or 4 chicken breasts; 6 -8 cups shortening; 1 cup milk; 1 egg (beaten); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon msg (I did not use, i used Adobo); 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; For the Kentucky Fried Chicken Marinade; 1 1/4 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon potassium chloride (Used Adobo) or 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (Used Adobo); 1 tablespoon msg (monosodium glutamate, I Did not use); 1/8 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons bottled chicken stock (I used broth, didn't have stock)

Servings: persons

1 whole broiler-fryer chickens, cut up into 8 pieces or 4 chicken breasts
6 -8 cups shortening
1 cup milk
1 egg (beaten)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon msg (I did not use, i used Adobo)
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
For the Kentucky Fried Chicken Marinade
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon potassium chloride (Used Adobo) or 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (Used Adobo)
1 tablespoon msg (monosodium glutamate, I Did not use)
1/8 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons bottled chicken stock (I used broth, didn't have stock)

1
Combine all the marinade ingredients to make the marinade.
2
Trim any excess fat and skin from the chicken pieces and marinate them for a couple of hours. (I used 2 hours).
3
Mix the milk with the egg in a bowl.
4
Combine the other dry ingredients in another bowl.
5
Drain the marinated chicken on paper towels.
6
Dip each chicken piece in the egg and milk, and then coat it in the dry flour mixture.
7
Dip into the egg and milk mixture again then back in the flour. Make sure every piece is well coated.
8
Preheat the shortening in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
9
Stack the chicken on a plate until each piece is coated.
10
Drop the chicken pieces into the hot shortening, one at a time with tongs being careful not to splash any of the hot oil to avoid burns. Oven mits are a good idea.
11
Fry 4 pieces of chicken at a time until golden brown.
12
This will take 12 to 15 minutes. Stir the chicken halfway through the cooking time for an even finish.
13
Drain the chicken pieces on wire racks for 5 minutes and serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole broiler-fryer chickens, cut up into 8 pieces or 4 chicken breasts, 6 -8 cups shortening, 1 cup milk, 1 egg (beaten), and more.

Yes, Kentucky Extra Crispy Fried Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kentucky Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

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