Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is a world-renowned fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken. With its origins in the Southern United States, KFC has become a global phenomenon, serving its signature crispy and juicy chicken to millions of customers worldwide. The town of Goose Creek in Kentucky is home to one of the most popular KFC restaurants, attracting locals and tourists alike with its delectable fried chicken. In this article, we will explore the best recipes to recreate the mouthwatering taste of Goose Creek Kentucky Southern Fried Chicken in the comfort of your own home. From selecting the right chicken cuts to perfecting the secret blend of spices and herbs, we will provide step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure you achieve that crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, flavorful chicken meat that has made Goose Creek KFC so famous.
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SOUTHERN STYLE DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pan, place chicken and cover with milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
- In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, using tongs, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low allowing to simmer until the chicken is cooked through entirely, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry using a kitchen towel.
- Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven over high heat just until it's nearly at the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
- In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
- In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
- Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
- Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.
REAL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the same to me. Tasting the Southern version opened my eyes! A side of hot biscuits served with butter and honey is practically mandatory. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, place remaining buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper. Place half of flour mixture in another shallow bowl (for a second coat of breading). Drain chicken, discarding marinade; pat chicken dry. Dip in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drain off. For the second coat of breading, dip chicken in remaining flour mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 39g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
DOOKY CHASE'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Dooky Chase is a New Orleans restaurant considered by many to have the best southern fried chicken in America. This recipe is from the Dooky Chase cookbook written by Leah Chase. Her tips are to use "Pet" brand evaporated milk, After dipping the chicken in the egg and dusting it in flour, let the chicken sit for about 10 minutes before putting it in the oil to fry. ·
Provided by Kana K.
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken well with salt and pepper. Set aside. Mix eggs, milk, and water. Pour mixture over chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a heavy paper bag, mix flour, paprika, ground thyme, and granulated garlic. Place chicken in bag with flour mixture. Shake until chicken is well coated.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Place chicken in hot oil. Fry, turning as chicken browns. Heavy parts such as breast, thighs, and legs will take 15 to 20 minutes, wings about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2971.5, Fat 274.7, SaturatedFat 45.2, Cholesterol 357.3, Sodium 2054.3, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 75.3
SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN
I call this America's best-loved oven-fried chicken. The secret is in the breading, which makes the chicken super moist and flavorful, herby and golden brown. -Elaina Morgan, Rickman, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; coat the rack with cooking spray., In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken in eggs, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on prepared rack., Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken; bake until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 15-25 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
SOUTHERN LIVING'S BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Many modern cooks have never learned to fry. We are convinced that fried food is unhealthy, unpopular and messy. But Norman King, a lifelong Southerner, a registered dietitian and a food editor at Southern Living magazine set out to change that. In "The Way to Fry," he offers both a guide to proper deep-frying technique, and a terrific recipe for crunchy, juicy fried chicken. While at first glance the recipe may resemble every other fried chicken you've ever seen, the differences lie in the precise instructions, ensuring chicken that's cooked through, golden and crisp. A little bacon fat is an option for flavor.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon salt with 3 quarts water in a large bowl or container. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over chicken.
- In a large sealable plastic bag, combine remaining pepper mixture and flour. Add 2 pieces chicken to bag and shake well to coat. Remove chicken pieces, shaking off extra flour, and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Take a large (10- or 12-inch) cast-iron skillet or chicken fryer, for which you have a lid, and fit with a candy or deep-frying thermometer. Add oil and bacon drippings and heat to 360 degrees over medium heat; the oil will ripple and possibly give off a few wisps of smoke.
- Using tongs, immediately add chicken pieces, skin side down (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding pan). The oil will drop to about 325 degrees, where it should stay; adjust heat so that oil is bubbling gently around the pieces. Cover and cook 6 minutes; uncover and cook 9 minutes. Turn chicken pieces; cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and cook another 5 to 9 minutes, depending on size of pieces. If necessary for even browning, turn pieces over a few times toward the end.
- Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1151, UnsaturatedFat 58 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BEST SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Here's a traditional southern fried chicken recipe. My husband is a ham radio operator and we've shared this recipe with folks from all over the world. -Jo Ruh, Covington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. , In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. , For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 40g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations.
Provided by Cindy Garrick
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
- Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FRIED CHICKEN.....GOOSE CREEK, KENTUCKY SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
This is another one of my Grandmother's recipes from Goose Creek Kentucky, which is where my mother lived until she was 28 then moved to Sandusky, Ohio, my mother is now 84. So, that tells you how old this recipe is! Follow as described and you will not go wrong!
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine milk and egg and set aside. Combine flour, salt, paprika, pepper, sage and tarragon in a plastic bag. Add a few pieces of chicken to the dry mixture and shake to coat.
- Dip the chicken in the egg and milk mixture. Shake the wet chicken and then coat a second time in the flour mixture. This can be baked in the oven at 375 to 400 for 45 minutes, made on the stove top, or in an electric frying pan on medium high heat.
- Brown chicken on all sides then reduce heat to medium low. Continue cooking until chicken is tender (app. 35 - 45) minutes. Do not cover. Turn chicken several times during cooking and drain on a paper towel when done.
- To deep fry heat three inches of oil to 365 in a deep fryer or deep saucepan and fry the chicken for 15 - 18 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cooking uncovered reduces the moisture in the pan and keeps the chicken coating crispy. A splatter screen for the top of the pan is helpful in keeping down the mess.
KENTUCKY SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN AUTHENTIC
This is not the stuff the kids serve at the fast food chains, this here is the real deal. it is simple, but you must stick to the recipe to enjoy the actual flavor, in other words, don't use vegtable oil instead of peanut oil. Do it like I say and you will be a superstar.
Provided by An Italian Jew
Categories Chicken
Time P7DT20m
Yield 1 BASKET CHICKEN, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix half of dry( excluding flour) ingreidents with butter milk.
- Stir butter milk mixture well.
- Place chicken parts in butter milk ( zip-lock bags work well) in refrigerator for one week.
- Mix other half of dry ingrdients with flour.
- Drain chicken in a large colander or strainer until the butter milk mixture is only dripping down at a drip drop pace, about 20 minutes.
- Heat oil to 390 degrees in a large pan, deep fryer, or dutch oven. use a candy thermometer to maintain temperature( they cost about $6.00).
- Toss chicken in flour like you would shake and bake stuff.
- Shake off excess flour.
- Deep fry chicken in hot peanut oil until a deep golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4212.2, Fat 396.6, SaturatedFat 74, Cholesterol 229.6, Sodium 1314.8, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 19.1, Protein 73.7
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Roll in flour. Deep fry in large skillet until juices run clear and crust is golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
KENTUCKY DEEP FRYER FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE
Adapted from a recipe found on the internet and made in my vintage sunbeam fryer/cooker. This is awesome! For the chicken pieces, make sure that they are not too big: whole drumstick, whole thigh, but the breast part should be chopped into two. Its also helpful to use the fryer cover-it helps the meat cook through properly.
Provided by petlover
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pre heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F.
- Mix all the ingredients except the oil, breadcrumbs, eggs, and chicken in a large bowl.
- Dip the chicken pieces in the egg and then turn them over in the breadcrumbs.
- Roll them in the spicy flour mixture.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer and drop the chicken pieces in, one at a time with tongs careful not to splash hot oil.
- Fry the chicken for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on racks for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 1062.6, Carbohydrate 148, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 30.1
BIG JOHN'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Make and share this Big John's Southern Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Big John
Categories Chicken
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Clean chicken pieces being sure to remove any extra fat and skin.
- Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl.
- Place chicken pieces in bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Combine milk with beaten egg in med.
- bowl.
- Combine remaining dry ingredients in another bowl and mix well.
- Dry marinated chicken on paper towel.
- Take pieces one at a time and coat with flour mixture, milk mixture and flour mixture again.
- Place coated chicken pieces on a plate and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Fry pieces in deep fryer and cook until golden brown (approx. 15 min.) be sure to turn chicken in order to cook evenly on all sides.
- Remove from deep fryer and allow to drain for several minutes prior to serving.
CLASSIC SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Super crunchy, classic Southern fried chicken with a slightly salty, flavorful bite. The meat is tender and juicy, and the exterior is light and crispy. Take your time with this... let the soak happen overnight and cook in batches. Cook extra because who doesn't love cold fried chicken? Serve with mashed potatoes and coleslaw with soft rolls to create that perfect bite.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large, non-reactive bowl. Stir until chicken is well coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Combine flour, 2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl; whisk until well combined.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Working with one piece at a time, remove from the marinade and allow excess to drip off. Coat evenly in the flour mixture, and set on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- Pour oil into a large Dutch oven to a depth of 1 inch. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Add a few chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook, turning once or twice, until golden brown on the outside, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Maintain the oil temperature around 320 degrees F (160 degrees C) during cooking. Remove chicken to a clean wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Return oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and repeat to fry remaining chicken.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 141.7 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 50.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1558 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Tips:
- To achieve a crispy and flavorful coating, use a combination of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat and adds extra flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F (175°C to 190°C).
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken in batches to ensure even cooking and a crispy coating.
- To check if the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
Conclusion:
These Southern-fried chicken recipes from Goose Creek, Kentucky, offer a delightful combination of crispy coating, tender meat, and savory flavors. Whether you prefer the classic buttermilk fried chicken, the spicy Nashville hot chicken, or the unique goetta-stuffed chicken, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. Remember to follow the tips above for the best results, and enjoy your homemade fried chicken feast!
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