A delicious copycat recipe for KFC-style chicken, using baked chicken and avocado oil instead of frying. This recipe features a blend of seasonings and a special coating, similar to Kentucky Fried Chicken.
1: Season chicken with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
2: Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl together with 1 tsp salt.
3: In another medium bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch together.
4: Add all seasonings to the flour mixture and whisk again.
5: Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and rub it into the flour until combined.
6: Work with one piece of chicken at a time; dip in egg mixture, allow excess to drip off.
7: Dredge in flour mixture, pressing on the chicken to firmly adhere, and transfer to a plate, skin side up.
8: When oven temperature reaches 450°F, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add oil.
9: Immediately place chicken, skin side down, into the skillet and return to the oven.
10: Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the skillet, flip the chicken, and bake until breasts register 160°F and thighs and legs about 175°F, about 15 minutes longer.
11: Place chicken skin side up on a paper towel lined wire rack to absorb grease and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
