{"id":790,"date":"2020-07-01T18:19:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T22:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/?p=790"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:44:09","slug":"kfc-style-crispy-fried-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/kfc-style-crispy-fried-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"KFC Style Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe &#8211; version 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200702_001439_00008574796127526236274.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200702_001439_00008574796127526236274.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200702_001439_00008574796127526236274-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200702_001439_00008574796127526236274-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200702_001439_00008574796127526236274-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to certain specific foods, my husband has a &#8220;gluten-free intolerance&#8221;. Deep fried chicken is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s gluten and egg whites in this one. But just because we can&#8217;t eat them doesn&#8217;t mean we can&#8217;t make them for those who can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a gluten-free, egg-free &amp; dairy-free crispy fried chicken recipe, check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/chicken-karaage-japanese-fried-chicken-gluten-free-no-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Karaage aka Japanese Fried Popcorn Chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INGREDIENTS (makes 4 pieces):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 chicken leg quarters <\/li><li>180 mL cold water<\/li><li>80g all purpose flour<\/li><li>40g white rice flour<\/li><li>30g tapioca starch<\/li><li>Egg white from 1 large egg <\/li><li>1 tsp salt <\/li><li>1\/4 tsp salt<\/li><li>~200g all purpose flour for coating (maybe more maybe less dependingbon size of your chicken legs)<\/li><li>Canola oil or any neutral flavor high smoke point oil.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">METHOD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using a fork, prick holes on the non skin side of the chicken leg quarters.<\/li><li>Separate each chicken quarter into its drumstick and thigh with a knife. <em>The thigh from a chicken leg contains the back bone (which we want) which the pre cut thighs don&#8217;t have.<\/em><\/li><li>Marinate the 4 chicken pieces with 1 tsp salt for at least 5 mins in the fridge (covered with wrap).<\/li><li>In a mixing bowl, whisk all purpose flour, rice flour, tapioca starch and 1\/4 tsp salt.<\/li><li>Add egg white and cold water into the dry mixture. Mix well until it resembles a pancake mix. Don&#8217;t over mix. This is the wet batter.<\/li><li>In another dish large enough to dip the chicken &#8211; add 200g of all purpose flour. You can add more flour later if you need to. This is the dry batter.<\/li><li>Add canola oil into a pot until it covers ~ 3 inches high.<\/li><li>Heat oil until it reaches 350F\/177C. I strongly recommend using a food thermometer.<\/li><li>When oil reaches 350F\/177C, adjust heat so it maintains its heat at this temperature.<\/li><li>Take the first piece. Dip and coat it in the wet batter.<\/li><li>Then place it into the dry batter dish. Shake the dish left and right to coat the bottom side. Then use hands or a spoon to cover the top and sides with more dry batter. Ensure it is well coated.<\/li><li>Shake off excess flour.<\/li><li>Add battered chicken into the pot skin side up.<\/li><li>Deep fry 3 mins each side until a faint golden brown and crispy exterior (we will fry again later). <\/li><li>Place chicken on a rack. <\/li><li>Repeat steps 10 to 15 for the other chicken pieces.<\/li><li>Then, deep fry the the first fried chicken again for another 3 mins per side or until skin is golden brown +  internal chicken temperature reaches 165F\/75C &#8211; fully cooked.<\/li><li><em>If &#8211; the chicken has reached its desired color but internal temp is under 165F\/75C &#8211; don&#8217;t worry. Just transfer to a oven safe baking rack over a baking tray. Then bake it in a preheated oven at 425F\/220C.<\/em><\/li><li>Repeat steps 17 and 18 for the other chicken pieces.<\/li><li>Ready to serve!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: I deep fry the chicken pieces one by one due to personal preference. If you have a larger pot or dutch oven pot that can accommodate more chicken pieces, you can deep fry more pieces at a time (you will have to use more oil for 3 inches as well).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_20200701_203048_8027891884547597879916.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_20200701_203048_8027891884547597879916.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_20200701_203048_8027891884547597879916-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_20200701_203048_8027891884547597879916-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_20200701_203048_8027891884547597879916-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sensitiveskinlifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_20200701_203048_8027891884547597879916-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption>Ready to eat!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to certain specific foods, my husband has a &#8220;gluten-free intolerance&#8221;. 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