Copycat Kentucky Kernel Seasoning

I have heard this is based on the seasoning used in Kentucky Fried Chicken’s restaurants, but my husband worked for them and brought home a bag. NOT!!! There may have been 11 herbs and spices, but most of it was salt and pepper because it was mostly white with black grains.

But this has gotten good reviews, and since it is not available in Canada, thought I would try it as the copycat KFC is disappointing. Well, I was pleasantly surprised by this, and am enjoying using it a lot, especially as I make a lot of vegetarian patties.

In a food processor put:

3 T. brown sugar (packed)
3 T. onion powder
3 T. parsley
2 T. chicken or vegetable broth powder
2 T. garlic powder
2 T. salt
1 T. oregano
1 T. paprika
1 T. rosemary
1 T. sage
1-1/2 t. thyme
1 t. ginger
1 t. marjoram
1 t. pepper

Run processor until all the dried herbs and powders are uniformly fine. Keep it in an air-tight jar.

To use for breading, add 2 T. seasoning mix to 1 cup of flour in a paper bag or large Zip-Lock and shake well; then add your chicken or fish and shake again. If I have enough left over to do another mean, I just keep the Zip-Lock in the freezer.

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Shucky is a retired home cook who lives in Brampton, Ontario. She has been cooking since childhood and became interested in nutrition and alternative medicine, which she has been following since 1969. Her particular interests in this area are special diets, international cuisine, and offering recipes that are, insofar as possible, quick and simple to make. You can also follow her at Shucky's Kitchen on WordPress.

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