Colonel Sanders chicken has become a Kiwi favorite, so how much do we spend at KFC? Video / NZ Herald
It's only day two of New Zealand's lockdown, but many Kiwis are probably already missing their fast food fix.
Instead of resorting to boring chicken drumsticks that have been bought from the supermarket, this is the perfect time for people to try to make their own KFC dinner.
Even thoughthe original recipe has been closely guarded since the 1940s, the Chicago Tribune published what it claims to be the secret recipe found in an old scrapbook belonging to one of the Colonel's relatives in 2017.
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1/3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon celery salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried mustard 4 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons garlic salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons ground white pepper 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg, beaten 1 chicken, cut up, the breast pieces cut in half for more even frying Expeller-pressed canola oil
Method
1. Mix the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices; set aside.
2. Mix the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl until combined. Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.
3. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dip the chicken pieces in the herb-spice-flour mixture to coat all sides, shaking off excess. Allow to sit on a rack over a baking sheet, 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar heavy pot with high sides) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees (175C). (Use a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature.) When temperature is reached, lower the heat to medium to maintain it at 350. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry until medium golden brown, turning once, 15-18 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Last year, KFC ran cooking workshops for 3000 special guests in the UK who won a prize to discover the secrets for cooking the world's most iconic fried chicken.
