KFC-Inspired Chicken Masala Powder Recipe | Homemade Secret Spice Blend

🍗 KFC-Inspired Chicken Masala Powder Recipe

Want to recreate the famous KFC fried chicken taste at home? This Homemade KFC-Style Chicken Masala Powder is a flavorful mix of spices and herbs that makes your chicken juicy, crispy, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for frying, grilling, or roasting, this masala also works as a seasoning for potato wedges, popcorn chicken, or crispy fries.

🌿 Ingredients (Reordered for SEO & Flavor Balance)

• Coriander Seeds – 2 tbsp (for earthy base flavor)

• Cumin Seeds – 1 tbsp (adds warmth & aroma)

• Fennel Seeds – 1 tbsp (gives mild sweetness)

• Dry Red Chilies – 4–5 (for heat)

• Black Peppercorns – 1 tsp (spicy punch)

• Cloves – 6–7 (strong fragrance)

• Green Cardamoms – 3 (mild sweet aroma)

• Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch (warm & woody notes)

• Bay Leaf – 1 (adds subtle fragrance)

• Paprika / Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp (for color & mild spice)

• Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp (for natural color & health benefits)

• Onion Powder – 1 tsp (savory depth)

• Garlic Powder – 1 tsp (classic flavor boost)

• Ginger Powder – 1 tsp (warming spice)

• Dried Oregano – 1 tsp (herbal kick)

• Dried Basil – 1 tsp (Italian-inspired touch)

• Dried Thyme – 1 tsp (earthy aroma)

• Dry Parsley – 1 tsp (freshness)

• White Pepper Powder – ½ tsp (mild heat)

• Salt – 1 tsp (adjust as per taste)

🥣 Preparation Method

1. Roast Whole Spices

• In a dry pan, roast coriander, cumin, fennel, red chilies, pepper, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaf on low flame until fragrant.

2. Cool & Grind

• Let the spices cool completely, then grind them into a fine aromatic powder.

3. Blend with Ground Spices

• Add paprika, turmeric, ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, white pepper, and salt. Mix well.

4. Store Fresh

• Transfer into an airtight jar. Shelf life: up to 2 months.

✅ How to Use KFC Masala Powder

1. Add 2 tsp to your chicken marinade with buttermilk or curd for authentic fried chicken flavor.

2. Perfect for fried chicken, tandoori-style chicken, grilled or roasted chicken.

3. Sprinkle over fries, potato wedges, or popcorn chicken for a restaurant-style taste.