Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe (Ready in 65 Min)

Chicken, sage and allspice come together in this American chicken — 65 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.

How to make it

Preheat fryer to 350°F. Thoroughly mix together all the spice mix ingredients.
Combine spice mix with flour, brown sugar and salt.
Dip chicken pieces in egg white to lightly coat them, then transfer to flour mixture. Turn a few times and make sure the flour mix is really stuck to the chicken. Repeat with all the chicken pieces.
Let chicken pieces rest for 5 minutes so crust has a chance to dry a bit.
Fry chicken in batches. Breasts and wings should take 12-14 minutes, and legs and thighs will need a few more minutes. Chicken pieces are done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
Let chicken drain on a few paper towels when it comes out of the fryer. Serve hot.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet

Tips & common questions

How long does Kentucky Fried Chicken take to make?

About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 17 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of brown sugar?

Try white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.