KFC's Tender Roast Seasoning Mix is a blend of herbs and spices that adds a delicious, savory flavor to chicken. It's perfect for roasting chicken in the oven, but it can also be used to flavor chicken breasts, thighs, or wings. This copycat recipe will help you recreate the iconic flavor of KFC's Tender Roast Seasoning Mix at home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE CHICKEN (COPYCAT)
My reverse-engineered recipe for replicating KFC's 'Original Recipe' chicken at home. Yields 8-10 pieces whole fried chicken, or up to 16 drumsticks. For a bulk mix seasoning for quick and easy breading, use Recipe #453973. PLEASE NOTE: The Nutritional Information listing here is inaccurate -- since only a fraction of flour and salt actually end up in the finished product. So be aware -- the suggested sodium, sugar, carbohydrate and calorie levels are ridiculously exaggerated!
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Chicken
Time 3h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- NOTES: FOR AUTHENTIC RESULTS, PREPARE RECIPE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED. MSG (ACCENT SEASONING) IS IN THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL RECIPE, BUT MAY BE OMITTED IF NECESSARY. EGG WHITE POWDER IS SOLD IN HEALTH FOOD STORES. YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE EGG WHITE POWDER WITH CORNSTARCH. FINELY GRIND REQUIRED HERBS AND SPICES SEPARATELY IN A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER. USE A PEPPER MILL TO MEDIUM-GRIND TELLICHERRY PEPPERCORNS. I RECOMMEND MCCORMICK BRAND TELLICHERRY BLACK PEPPER AND GROUND GINGER, SPICE ISLANDS BRAND GROUND SAGE AND CARDAMOM, SPICE APPEAL BRAND GROUND SAVORY, AND WILLIAMS-SONOMA BRAND GROUND TAHITIAN VANILLA BEAN. CHICKEN NOTES: DO NOT DOUBLE-BREAD CHICKEN SINCE IT PLACES AN EXCESS OF SODIUM AND SPICES ONTO FINAL PRODUCT AND COMPROMISES AUTHENTICITY (IF YOU INSIST ON DOUBLE-BREADING, DIFFUSE THE BREADING MIX FIRST BY ADDING A LITTLE MORE UNSEASONED FLOUR). BRINING BONELESS CHICKEN SHOULD BE DONE MUCH MORE QUICKLY (NO MORE THAN 45 MINUTES, TO AVOID OVER-SATURATION OF SALT). BONELESS CHICKEN COOKS MUCH MORE QUICKLY THAN BONE-IN CHICKEN (BE CAREFUL TO NOT OVERCOOK!). FRYING FAT NOTES: ALWAYS BEGIN WITH FRESH VEGETABLE OIL. AFTER USING LET IT COOL. FILTER, THEN REFRIGERATE TIGHTLY SEALED TO YIELD 6-12 FRYING BATCHES, REPLENISHING OIL AS NEEDED.
- RINSE and blot chicken; CUT chicken into 8 pieces (or 10 pieces with breast portions cut in half); MIX 2 quarts (8 cups) cups cold water with 2 tablespoons Morton Lite Salt (OR 2 tablespoons fine sea salt), and 2 teaspoons Accent seasoning in a large container with an accompanying lid, until dissolved; ADD chicken pieces; COVER and transfer to refrigerator; MARINATE chicken at least 4 hours in refrigerator. NOTE: FOR A QUICKER STOVETOP MARINATION METHOD, PIERCE CHICKEN PIECES WELL WITH A FORK, THEN HEAT THE MARINADE WITH CHICKEN, COVERED, OVER LOW HEAT UNTIL HEATED THROUGH, TURNING ONCE).
- MEASURE the BASE MIXTURE and 11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES into a large re-sealable container; BREAK up any clumps (and nonfat milk granules) using the back of a spoon; SEAL the container with mixture; SHAKE to mix well; OPEN container and add the BREADING FLOUR (2 cups unbleached bread flour), then seal the container again; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
- REMOVE chicken from brine; PLACE one piece chicken at a time into the breading mixture container; SEAL container firmly; SHAKE chicken gently in all motions to thoroughly coat chicken until evenly and generously breaded; PLACE breaded chicken piece onto a rack to rest; REPEAT with remaining pieces chicken; ALLOW breaded chicken to absorb the breading for a few minutes before frying.
- ADD the manufacturer's recommended amount frying oil for deep-frying; PLACE deep-fryer basket into place in deep-fryer; PREHEAT fryer to 315°F (or preheat enough fat to immerse chicken completely in deep heavy stovetop pot between 315°F to 325°F, using a standard deep-fryer thermometer to gauge).
- CAREFULLY drop each piece breaded chicken one at a time, gently into the deep-fryer basket without crowding (if a standard size home fryer is used, add no more than 2-3 pieces at a time); (if stovetop frying, gently place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil using tongs, turning once halfway through frying duration).
- FRY chicken between 15-18 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, depending on chicken portions/sizes (juices should run clear when chicken is done); BLOT chicken lightly to absorb excess oil; PLACE cooked chicken into a large resealable container to steam (the steam will soften the breading for added Original Recipe authenticity. If you prefer crisp breading, skip this procedure).
- MAINTAIN frying fat temperature for each new batch and repeat the same cooking/steaming procedures for the remaining chicken.
- REHEAT chicken if necessary before serving in a microwave oven, using a reduced-power setting, as if reheating 2 frozen pastries, pausing in intervals to turn chicken for even heating if necessary.
- SERVE and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 2701.2, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2, Protein 23.5
BULK KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE SEASONING (COPYCAT)
My reverse-engineered recipe for replicating KFC's 'Original Recipe' chicken breading seasoning. Yields enough seasoning for 6 batches fried chicken or 12 batches Recipe #485514. Mix 1/2 level cup of this blend with 2 cups unbleached breading flour for frying one fryer chicken or up to 16 drumsticks. Follow Recipe #393795 for brining, preparation and frying instructions.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 batches fried chicken, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- NOTES: FOR AUTHENTIC RESULTS, PREPARE RECIPE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED. MSG (ACCENT SEASONING) IS IN THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL RECIPE, BUT MAY BE OMITTED IF NECESSARY. EGG WHITE POWDER IS SOLD IN HEALTH FOOD STORES. YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE EGG WHITE POWDER WITH CORNSTARCH. FINELY GRIND REQUIRED HERBS AND SPICES SEPARATELY IN A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER. USE A PEPPER MILL TO MEDIUM-GRIND TELLICHERRY PEPPERCORNS. I RECOMMEND MCCORMICK BRAND TELLICHERRY BLACK PEPPER AND GROUND GINGER, SPICE ISLANDS BRAND GROUND SAGE AND CARDAMOM, SPICE APPEAL BRAND GROUND SAVORY, AND WILLIAMS-SONOMA BRAND GROUND TAHITIAN VANILLA BEAN.
- MEASURE the BASE MIXTURE and 11 SECRET HERBS AND SPICES into a large re-sealable container (this includes the prepared BARBECUE SEASONING recipe).
- BREAK up any clumps (and dry milk powder) using the back of a spoon.
- SEAL the container.
- SHAKE container to mix well.
- STORE container sealed and store in a cool dry place.
- WHEN ready to use, measure 1/2 level cup of this mixture plus 2 cups unbleached breading flour into a large re-sealable container.
- SEAL the container with flour and seasoning; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
- FOLLOW link to Recipe #393795 for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions (skipping its STEP #3 since you've already done this).
- ENJOY!
KFC TENDER ROAST CHICKEN SEASONING MIX - COPYCAT / CLONE
The Colonel also had a Roasted chicken that was mighty tasty. The chicken was marinated also and then baked with his famous seasonings. The baking process was long it takes 4 hours to bake it. It is baked at 225 for 2 hours till the internal temp was at 175. But for you at home I have updated this to be baked at a higher temperature and be prepared in less time.
Provided by JustaQT
Categories Chicken
Time 5h
Yield 1 Whole Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim the excess fat from the chicken.
- Marinade the chicken in the mixture for 3 to 4 hrs or overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow to dry.
- Sprinkle the chicken lightly with seasoning.
- Place on baking pan and bake at 325F for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs till chicken is done.
- Allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes then serve.
COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN SEASONING
There was a book of KFC recipes in my e-cookbook collection. Most of them called for ingredients I don't use and being a vegetarian I don't eat chicken. But this seasoning looks good; it originally called for adding 1/8 tsp MSG but I opted not to include it. This would probably work nice for tofu chunks and veggies like greenbeans and asparagus for us vegetarians and vegans, the omnivorous types would probably like to make some health-ified chicken with this. This yields about 4 teaspoons, a small spice-rack sized bottle.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Vegan
Time 1m
Yield 4 teaspoons, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the spices together well then store in an airtight container or spice jar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 581.7, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.1
BULK KFC EXTRA CRISPY SEASONING (COPYCAT)
My reverse-engineered recipe for KFC's 'Extra Crispy' chicken yields enough seasoning for 3 batches fried chicken (for the single recipe version, see Recipe #433557). This recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of Recipe #453973. Mix 1/2 cup of this blend with 3 3/4 cups self-rising flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch for frying one fryer chicken or up to 16 drumsticks. Follow Kentucky Fried Chicken Original Recipe for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 10m
Yield 3 batches fried chicken seasoning, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- NOTES: YOU MAY USE MASA HARINA FLOUR (TAMALE FLOUR) IN PLACE OF CORN FLOUR. YOU MAY USE 3/4 TEASPOON LEMON PEPPER IN PLACE OF 3/8 TEASPOON CITRIC ACID. (STEP ONE): MEASURE all ingredients into large resealable container or a Ziploc bag.
- BREAK up any clumps if present, by hand or using the back of a spoon.
- SEAL the container.
- SHAKE container to mix well.
- STORE container sealed and store in a cool dry place.
- WHEN ready to use, measure 1/2 level cup of this mixture plus 3 3/4 cups unbleached bread flour and 1/4 cup packed cornstarch into a large bowl.
- WHISK the seasoned flour well until thoroughly blended.
- FOLLOW link to Recipe #433557 for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions (skipping its STEP #2 since you've already done this).
- SERVE.
- ENJOY!
Tips:
- To achieve crispy skin, ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning and roasting. Patting it with paper towels effectively removes excess moisture.
- For mouthwatering flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. This allows the seasonings to penetrate deep into the meat, resulting in a juicy and flavorful roast.
- When roasting the chicken, place it breast-side up for even cooking. Basting the chicken periodically with melted butter or oil helps keep it moist and adds extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to perfection. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- For a crispy crust, increase the oven temperature during the last 10-15 minutes of roasting. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Conclusion:
This KFC Tender Roast Chicken Seasoning Mix Copycat Clone allows you to recreate the iconic flavor of KFC's roasted chicken in the comfort of your own home. With careful preparation, attention to detail, and the right blend of seasonings, you can enjoy a crispy, flavorful, and juicy chicken dish that rivals the original. Experiment with different marinating times and techniques to discover the perfect combination that suits your taste. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to try different variations until you achieve the desired results. Happy cooking!
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