KFC-Style Original Chicken Recipe – Crispy & Juicy at Home

📌 Introduction:
Recreate the iconic KFC original chicken right in your own kitchen! Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor, this recipe uses a simple marinade and seasoned coating to get that legendary taste without a drive-thru.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

8 pieces of chicken (breasts, thighs, legs, or a mix)

1 cup milk

2 tbsp pickle juice

1 tsp Tabasco sauce

1 egg, beaten

For the coating (secret seasoning inspired, approximate):

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried basil

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

How to Make It

1️⃣ Marinate the chicken: