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Easy Recipes Style KFC Roast Chicken (Copycat)

Crispy, flavorful, and oven-roasted—this easy recipe brings KFC-style roast chicken to your dinner table.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ to 4 lb whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp savory (or thyme)
  • ½ tsp sage
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 3 tbsp canola oil (or other vegetable oil)
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix all the spices together.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
  4. Mix the oil with liquid smoke (if using) and brush it over the chicken.
  5. Place chicken pieces skin-side up in a roasting pan or baking dish.
  6. Add water to the bottom of the pan (don’t pour over the chicken).
  7. Cover with foil and roast for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and continue roasting for another 20–30 minutes, or until chicken is crispy and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F).
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, place the chicken under the broiler for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking. Great paired with mashed potatoes or biscuits!