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gluten free kfc chicken recipe

KFC Original Recipe Chicken (Gluten Free Copycat) Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • Neutral oil for frying (about 3 to 4 cups)

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the rice flour, cornstarch, and all spices in a wide shallow bowl. Beat the eggs and milk in a second bowl. Pat the chicken dry, dip each piece in the egg wash, press firmly into the spiced flour, and set on a wire rack. Rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 3 inches of neutral oil in a heavy pot to 325°F (165°C). Fry the chicken in batches of 2 to 3 pieces, turning once, for 12 to 14 minutes per side until deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Return oil to 325°F (165°C) between batches.
  3. Transfer the fried chicken to the wire rack for 3 minutes, then arrange on a serving platter with a sprinkle of flaky salt and fresh black pepper.

Notes

The 10-minute rest after coating is not optional if you want the crust to stay on. You can mix the dry spice blend up to 2 weeks ahead and store it in a sealed jar. If you're cooking for a crowd, hold finished pieces in a 200°F (95°C) oven on the rack while you fry the remaining batches.