Make your own KFC

Make Your Own KFC

Making your own KFC-style meal at home can be a fun and tasty experience. With a crispy chicken recipe and a creamy coleslaw, you can bring the famous flavors right to your kitchen. This guide will show you step-by-step how to recreate the classic KFC taste, perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.

Why Make This Recipe

Why head out to fast food when you can enjoy the same flavors at home? Making your own KFC-style meal not only lets you control the ingredients, but it also brings the satisfaction of cooking from scratch. Plus, you can adjust the spices and flavors to suit your taste. Homemade KFC is also usually fresher and can be healthier since you know exactly what goes into your meal.

How to Make Make Your Own KFC

Ingredients:

• For the coleslaw:

  • 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 4 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/8 teaspoon pepper

• For the popcorn chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 dashes Cholula hot sauce or Tabasco hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil or shortening for frying

• For the KFC Zinger:

  • 4 to 4 1/2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce (favorite brand)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying

• For assembly:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (favorite brand)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup (favorite brand)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 4 sesame seed buns
  • 8 slices Muenster cheese
  • Iceberg lettuce (optional topping)

Directions:

1. For the coleslaw: Mix the cabbage, carrot, buttermilk, vinegar, onion, whole milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

2. For popcorn chicken: Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.

3. For the KFC Zinger: Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk and hot sauce. Mix flour, salt, white pepper, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl, then dredge the marinated chicken in this mixture. Fry until crispy.

4. Assemble Zinger sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, and sriracha on the buns, add the fried chicken, top with cheese, and include optional lettuce if you like.

How to Serve Make Your Own KFC

Serve your homemade KFC meal hot, straight from the fryer for the best taste. The coleslaw makes a great side dish. Lay everything out on a table, and let your guests build their own sandwiches or enjoy the popcorn chicken as a tasty snack.

How to Store Make Your Own KFC

If you have leftovers, store the chicken and coleslaw separately in airtight containers. The fried chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in the oven to keep it crispy. The coleslaw can last for about 2-3 days, but it’s best fresh.

Tips to Make Make Your Own KFC

• Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying to get that crispy texture.
• Experiment with the spices to find the perfect flavor for you.
• For extra crunch, let the breaded chicken sit for a few minutes before frying.

Variation

You can customize your KFC-style meal by adding different spices to the chicken marinade or trying different types of buns. You can also make the coleslaw spicy by adding jalapeños or hot peppers.

FAQs

1. Can I use chicken with bones?
Yes, you can use bone-in chicken, but cooking times will vary. Just make sure the chicken is cooked through.

2. What if I don’t have buttermilk?
You can make a substitute by mixing regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.

3. Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Yes! This homemade KFC is a fun and tasty option for kids. Just adjust the spice levels to suit their taste.

Enjoy making your very own KFC-style feast at home!