Crispy Fried Chicken KFC Style Recipe: Complete Guide and Detailed Programming for UNOX and RATIONAL Ovens

Adapted for UNOX and RATIONAL ovens.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 8 pieces of chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or fillets)

• 300 ml buttermilk (or cultured milk)

• 200 g flour

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for some heat)

• Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)

Preparation

1. Marinate

   • Submerge the chicken pieces in the buttermilk and marinate for at least 1 hour (ideally 3 to 4 hours) in the fridge.

2. Coating

   • In a large bowl, mix the flour with all the spices, salt, and pepper.

   • Drain the chicken and coat it generously in this dry mixture.

3. Brushing

   • Place the coated chicken on a tray or rack. Lightly brush each piece with olive oil or melted butter (this helps with color and crispiness).

Programming for UNOX Oven

• Place the chicken on a grill or perforated tray.

• Monitor the cooking, turning the pieces halfway through if necessary.

• Remove the chicken when it reaches an internal temperature of 82 °C to ensure it's fully cooked and juicy.

Programming for RATIONAL Oven

• Use manual mode or create a custom program ("My Programs").

• Place the chicken on a rack.

• Check the core temperature to ensure it reaches 82 °C.

Tips

• For extra crunchiness, spray a bit of oil at the end of the cooking time.

• Serve with homemade fries, coleslaw, or a green salad.

• Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to maintain the crispiness.

Crispy Chicken Programming (KFC Style)

UNOX vs RATIONAL Comparison

Expected Result for Both Ovens:

• Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside

• Golden brown and evenly crispy texture

• Safe cooking at 82 °C without drying out

With this recipe and the appropriate oven settings, you'll be able to enjoy perfect KFC-style crispy chicken. Enjoy!