Kentucky Baked Chicken Recipes

NAKED ORIGINAL KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (KFC COPYCAT RECIPE)

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon Sriracha. The Sriracha it totally optional, but I think it adds another subtle layer of heat to the chicken.
• Soak skinless chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
• Combine the dry herbs, spices, and brown sugar in the jar of a small food processor (or clean coffee grinder) and pulverize until uniform in texture.
• In a large self-sealing plastic bag or medium bowl, combine flour and pulverized spice mix. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine egg and the second cup of buttermilk. Set aside.
• Remove chicken from buttermilk pre-soak. Discard any remaining buttermilk mixture from the Soak.
• Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and buttermilk mixture and shake once to remove excess. Drop into bag or bowl of Chicken Mix and dredge to coat. Remove with tongs and rest on wire rack while you complete dredging the rest of the chicken pieces.
• Allow chicken to rest at least 10 minutes on rack. [See Notes]
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a heavy sheet pan with foil and set aside. (I like to spray the foil with a little cooking spray to alleviate sticking)
• Pour 1/3-1/2 inch of oil into a deep cast iron or other heavy skillet. Heat skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches a temperature of 350°- 360° F. You can also use an electric skillet for this step. In this case, set the temperature to 325°F.
• Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from oil and set on wire rack while you finish the rest of the chicken. Allow oil to come back up to temperature between batches.
• Place the fried chicken on the prepared sheet pan and place in preheated oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear. Breasts will take 30-40 minutes, legs and thighs 20-25, and wings 10-15 minutes.
• Remove chicken to a clean wire rack and allow it to rest for at 10 minutes before serving.

OVEN BAKED KFC (KENTUCKY FRIED) CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken in zip lock bag or dish (that you can cover), add the buttermilk, shake to thoroughly coat and place in the refrigerator overnight.
• Then when you are reading to make your KFC style feast, the following day you can go to the next step.
• Very lightly toast the pieces of bread (I find this gives a much crispier coating) and allow to cool
• Preheat oven to 200c, fan 180c or 400f (gas mark 6)
• Place lightly toasted bread in a food processor and blitz until fine breadcrumbs.
• Line a large baking tray with some parchment paper and spray with spray oil
• Add the breadcrumbs to a bowl, along with all the herbs and spices and mix thoroughly
• Remove the chicken pieces from the bag (or dish) and discard of the bag and leftover buttermilk.
• Add the breadcrumb mix to a dish or plate.
• One by one dip each chicken piece in the beaten egg and then roll into the breadcrumbs (pat the breadcrumbs firmly into the chicken with hands to ensure each chicken piece is thoroughly covered with the breadcrumb mix.
• Place the chicken pieces onto the parchment lined tray and spray over the top with spray oil.
• Bake in the oven for approx 45 mins, until the chicken is lovely and golden and cooked through.
• Serve chicken with your choice of sides (see recipe post for suggestions)
• Enjoy!!!

KENTUCKY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the buttermilk with the lemon rind, garlic, celery salt, pepper, paprika, mustard and herbs. Mix well, pour over chicken. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to Gas 7/220C.
• Place the flour on a plate, remove the chicken from the marinade and roll the pieces in the flour. Place the drumsticks on a lightly oiled baking tray and spray with a little oil. Roast for 15 minutes in the oven then spray again with a little more oil.
• Cook for a further 15-20 minutes until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the centre. Serve with oven chips and ketchup.

KFC STYLE BAKED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Soak thawed chicken strips in a bowl of milk for 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Mix dry ingredients in a gallon size Ziploc or large bowl.
• Melt butter and spread in bottom of 9x13 pan.
• Shake excess milk off chicken and completely coat with seasoning mix by either shaking in the Ziploc bag or dredging in bowl.
• Place on pan and cook for 20 minutes.
• Turn each piece of chicken and continue cooking for 20 more minutes or until cooked through.