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### 🧑🍳 Ingredients
* 6–8 pieces of bone-in chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or a mix)
* 2 cups buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 10 min)
* 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crunch)
* 2 tbsp of the seasoning blend (see above)
* Olive oil spray or melted butter for brushing
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### 🔥 How to Make It
1. **Marinate the Chicken**
Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight. This helps tenderize the meat and adds rich flavor.
2. **Prepare the Coating**
Mix flour, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend in a shallow bowl.
3. **Preheat the Oven**
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly grease it — this allows hot air to circulate and keeps the coating crisp.
4. **Coat the Chicken**
Remove each piece from the buttermilk, shake off the excess, and dredge it in the flour mixture until well coated. Let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes (this helps the crust stick better).
5. **Bake to Perfection**
Place chicken on the rack. Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil or melted butter.
Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing again, until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature hits 165°F (75°C).
6. **Serve and Enjoy!**
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or biscuits for the full KFC experience.
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### 🍽 Tips & Variations
* **Extra crispy**: Double-dip — after the first flour coat, dip back into buttermilk and re-coat with flour.
* **Spicy version**: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the buttermilk marinade.
* **Air fryer friendly**: Works great in an air fryer at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.
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### Final Thoughts
You don’t need a pressure fryer or a drive-thru to enjoy the comforting crunch of KFC-style chicken. With this oven-baked recipe, you get all the Southern-style flavor with less grease and guilt — and the satisfaction of making it yourself.
So next time the craving hits, skip the takeout and preheat your oven. This **Homemade KFC Chicken** is finger-lickin’ good, straight from your own kitchen.
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