Original Recipe (2016 Leak)
Mix ingredients below with 2 cups of flour
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2/3 Table sp. Salt
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1/2 Table sp. Thyme
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1/2 Table sp. Basil
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1/3 Table sp. Origino (sic)
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1 Table sp. Celery Salt
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1 Table sp. Black Pepper
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1 Table sp. Dried Mustard
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4 Table sp. Paprika
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2 Table sp. Garlic Salt
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1 Table sp. Ground Ginger
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3 Table sp. White Pepper
Soak chicken in buttermilk and coat once in the breading mixture.
Set deep fry or pan fry oil temperature to 350 degrees. Cook until golden brown.
Updated Recipe (2025 Leak)
In September 2025, a man claiming to be Colonel Sanders’ great-great-great-nephew leaked a different version of the recipe after being blocked by official KFC social media accounts. This recipe includes specific measurements his family has allegedly been using.
Mix ingredients below with 3 cups of flour
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3 Table sp. Salt
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1 Table sp. MSG
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1 Table sp. and 1/4 tsp. Sage
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1/2 tsp. Cloves
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1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
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1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
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2 pinches Red Pepper/Cayenne
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1/2 tsp. Coriander
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1/4 tsp. Ginger
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1 tsp. Garlic Powder
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1 Table sp. White Pepper
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1 1/2 Table sp. Black Pepper
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1 tsp. Cardamom (noted as the secret ingredient)
Soak chicken in buttermilk and coat once in the breading mixture.
Set deep fry or pan fry oil temperature to 350 degrees. Cook until golden brown.