What are the eleven secret herbs and spices in KFC original recipe chicken?
Better write this one down, folks. I know the Gambler says some of these are not in the original ‘Original’, but this recipe will blow his mind and all yours too. I’m sure he will agree if he tastes it: 2 tsp Black Tellicherry peppercorns (coarse ground) 1 tsp White pepper 1/2 tsp Sage 1/2 tsp Coriander seed (ground) 1/2 tsp Jamaican Ginger, ground (regular is ok, but the Colonel used Jamaican) 1/4 tsp Bay leaf (powdered. Do not substitute this) 1/4 tsp Summer Savory 1/4 tsp Cayenne or chili pepper 1/8 tsp Green Cardamom seeds (ground) 1/8 tsp Cloves (powdered) 1/8 tsp Nutmeg To 1 cup of cake or pastry flour, add the above, plus: 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp light brown sugar 1 tsp MSG (optional) Dip your chicken pieces the milk/egg wash below, then roll one by one in the seasoned flour: 1 cup skim milk (replace with 1/4 cup oil if baking) 1 egg If you are lucky enough to possess a pressure frier, heat oil to 375-400F, then drop temp to 250F once pressure starts and cook for 9 minutes. If deep
