Crown Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe
Recreate the bold, crispy, and perfectly spiced fried chicken from your favorite Crown Fried Chicken spot with this easy homemade copycat recipe. Halal-friendly and made with everyday ingredients, this version is packed with flavor, crunch, and comfort, just like the cult classic.
Equipment
- 1 Deep Fryer or Pot For frying chicken
- 1 Mixing Bowl For marinating
- 1 Wire rack To keep chicken crispy post-fry
- 1 Meat thermometer (optional) for precise frying
- 1 Tongs or Slotted Spoon For safe frying and flipping
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 8 – Bone-in chicken pieces thighs/drumsticks
- 2 cups – Buttermilk or yogurt + 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp – Salt
- 1 tsp – Garlic powder
- 1 tsp – Onion powder
- ½ tsp – Cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp – Black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- For the Coating:
- 2 cups – All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp – Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp – Paprika
- 1 tsp – Salt
- 1 tsp – Ground black pepper
- 1 tsp – Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- ½ tsp – Turmeric
- 1 tsp – Baking powder
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil or peanut oil – For deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and all marinade spices. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Prepare the Coating
- In another bowl, mix all coating ingredients. Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and dredge well in flour mixture. Press the coating on for crispiness.
- Double Dredge (Optional)
- For extra crunch, dip back into the marinade and recoat in flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 10–14 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temp hits 165°F.
- Drain and Rest
- Transfer to a wire rack to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To keep it halal, ensure your chicken is certified and check your oil source.
- The turmeric adds color and a subtle warmth, don’t skip it!
- Serve with seasoned fries, coleslaw, or chicken over rice and white sauce.
- Use leftovers to make a next-day chicken sandwich or wrap.