Original Kentucky Fried Chicken — Meat & Poultry recipe

Original Kentucky Fried Chicken

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 483 kcal  · Meat & Poultry

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Try this homemade Original Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe the whole family will love. Made with chicken, vegetable shortening Crisco, eggs and milk. Easy…

This Original Kentucky Fried Chicken relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as vegetable shortening crisco, large eggs well beaten, milk and flour, all-purpose. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 483 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry
Servings: persons

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