These KFC Oven Fried Chicken Tenders are my KFC copycat recipe!!
These are Baked Fried Chicken Tenders are a total crowd pleaser!
Confession: I love KFC.
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I have it maybe three times a year.
And my bottom hates me for it.
I do the drive through because Im too ashamed to risk being seen inside KFC.
And though I savour every bite while Im consuming it, I always regret it afterwards.
Its heavy and excessively greasy and I dont feel great.
And yet, theres a repeat performance every few months.
I contemplated about the ridiculousness of craving something that makes me feel not-so-crash-hot afterwards.
Then I realised well, its like champers.
SO much fun, so enjoyable while its being consumed.
But the next morning?
(Unless youre drinking real French champagne, in which case, youll be headache free!
Did you know that?
Its true!!)
Ive been on a mission to make the best oven baked KFC since early this year.
Ive had around 10 goes, using recipes Ive found online and trying my own variations.
Heres the thing that Ive come to accept.
(Have you tried myTruly Crispy Baked Buffalo WingsandTruly Crispy Baked Wings with Honey Garlic Sauce?)
So I have conceded defeat.
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Theres a silver lining to every cloud!
Just because anexactKFC copycat cant be made in the oven, it doesnt mean that you cant make somethingsimilar!
And thats what I have here for you today.
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This chicken really does taste like KFC!
Its a mash up of two genius recipes I discovered by 2 very talented bloggers.
The 11 Secret Herbs & Spices from theHomemade KFCrecipe by Jo fromEvery Nook and Cranny.
I tried a whole bunch of spice mixes and I think hers is the closest!
The coating mixture fromCarlsbad CravingsBest Baked Fried Chicken.
I think Jens nailed the coating ratios of flour, panko and cornmeal (polenta / yellow corn).
Its the crunchiest I have tried!
So I made a mash up of these 2 recipes with a few tweaks of my own.
I have my way of doing things.
:-)
I hope you love it!
Nagi x
PS I served these with my go to Honey Mustard dipping sauce.
PPS One more look at how crunchy they are?
