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Step 1
FIRST STEP:In a bowl combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, thyme and oregano to form a spice mix.
Step 3
In a container add one tablespoon of spice mix, the chicken strips and buttermilk, stir and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinade.
Step 5
SECOND STEP:Take three mixing bowls, into the first bowl add the flour and salt. Then into a second bowl crack two eggs and mix to break up.
Step 7
Into the third bowl and the breadcrumbs and remaining spice mix seasoning.
Step 9
THIRD STEP:To breadcrumb the chicken first place a strip of chicken into the flour until well covered, shake off excess.
Step 11
Then dip the floured chicken into the bowl of egg and finally and finally into the spice mix seasoned breadcrumbs.
Step 13
FOURTH STEP:Place the breaded chicken onto a tray and repeat for the remaining chicken breasts then set aside.
Step 15
Once the chicken is breaded, place a large frying pan onto a medium-high heat and add one tablespoon of vegetable oil.
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FIFTH STEP:When the oil is hot, add several breaded chicken strips and cook until golden brown, around 3 minutes.
Step 19
Then flip the breaded chicken and cook on the other side for a further 3 minutes.
Step 21
SIXTH STEP:Remove the crispy chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
Step 23
Repeat the cooking process in batches until all the KFC copycat chicken is fried and crispy, serve hot.
Step 25
Enjoy!