Ingredients for Copycat Kentucky Fried Chicken Marinade
- Potassium Chloride
- Kosher Salt
- Msg
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Chicken Base
- Water
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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How to Make Copycat Kentucky Fried Chicken Marinade
- In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 4 cups buttermilk, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat).
- Add 2-3 pounds of your favorite chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts) to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours for maximum flavor.
- Once marinated, remove chicken pieces and allow to slightly air dry before breading. (For a truly authentic KFC experience, see the original recipe's flour and breading method, which includes powdered eggs and milk, but it is not a necessary step.)
- Bread the chicken (using a traditional breading method or following the original recipe’s detailed breading process) and cook according to your preferred method (deep frying, baking, or pan-frying).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g