KFC Fakeaway
This KFC Fakeaway was one of the first slimming friendly recipes we came up with, and it's still one of our favourites!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories255
- Carbs12g
- Protein20g
- Fat4g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars2g
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KFC on a slimming diet? YES PLEASE! There’s no need to deny yourself the succulent chicken, crispy coating and not-so-secret spice mix anymore, with our delicious KFC Fakeaway. This is a real crowd pleaser of a recipe: mild enough that the kids won’t think it’s too spicy, yet savoury and full of flavour for an ideal for a fakeaway Friday. You could even enjoy KFC Fakeaway for a lunchtime treat alongside a crisp, fresh salad.
It will even work out cheaper than a weekly takeaway as there will be plenty of spice mix left over. Simply pop it in an airtight container for next time.
What diets are this KFC Fakeaway recipe suitable for?
This KFC Fakeaway can easily be adapted to suit a gluten free diet, by using gluten free bread to make the breadcrumbs.
It is also suitable for a dairy free diet.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this KFC Fakeaway?
Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb traditionally used as a coating for deep-fried foods, and is made from bread without crusts. It’s lower in calories than regular breadcrumbs, and it’s a bigger crumb so it goes further. There are also many other things you could use such as Smash, crushed Rice Krispies, a breadcrumbed wholemeal roll, couscous, quinoa or bulgar wheat.
The values we have provided are using panko breadcrumbs so make sure you adjust the values accordingly.
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We like to use panko breadcrumbs because you get more bang for your buck. It can be found in the Oriental aisle of most supermarkets, or you can get it on Amazon.
You can bake the chicken on greaseproof paper to make sure nothing sticks to the tray. It’s so handy to keep in the cupboard!
How many calories are in this KFC Fakeaway?
There are 255 calories per portion in this KFC Fakeaway, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
This KFC Fakeaway is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
To make the spice mix
Step 1
Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until you reach a fine powder stage.
Step 2
You can store any leftover mix in an airtight container until you want to use it again.
To make the chicken
Step 1
Pre heat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2
Mix the spice mix with the panko breadcrumbs.
Step 3
If using chicken breasts, cut the chicken however you like. We like to cut each breast into 2 thinner slices.
Step 4
Dip the chicken in beaten egg, then coat in the seasoning.
Step 5
Place on a baking tray that has been sprayed with low calorie cooking spray, then spray the top of each piece of chicken again.
Step 6
Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
What should I serve with this KFC Fakeaway?
This KFC Fakeaway is great served with:
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when KFC Fakeaway is cooked?
Cook for 25 – 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Always check the cooking time for different chicken pieces, breast, drumsticks etc as they vary.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep KFC Fakeaway in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of KFC Fakeaway in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze KFC Fakeaway?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat KFC Fakeaway?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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KFC Fakeaway
This KFC Fakeaway was one of the first slimming friendly recipes we came up with, and it's still one of our favourites!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 255
- Carbs 12G
Instructions
To make the spice mix
- Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until you reach a fine powder stage.
- You can store any leftover mix in an airtight container until you want to use it again.
To make the chicken
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Mix the spice mix with the panko breadcrumbs.
- If using chicken breasts, cut the chicken however you like. We like to cut each breast into 2 thinner slices.
- Dip the chicken in beaten egg, then coat in the seasoning.
- Place on a baking tray that has been sprayed with low calorie cooking spray, then spray the top of each piece of chicken again.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
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SarahSunday 14th January 2024
I have tried numerous recipes where you use egg, and then breadcrumbs. Every single time it goes soggy and sticks to the tray or the baking paper. It is always a disaster.
How have people managed to get breadcrumbs on an item without it going stodgy and sticky?
HollyWednesday 21st February 2024
Hey Sarah, when you dip the chicken in the egg let any excess drip off before coating in breadcrumbs, hope that helps!
Sammie fWednesday 12th April 2023
Instead of egg what can you use please? A family member has an egg allergy. Thanks.
SharonMonday 17th April 2023
Hi Sammie, you could use egg replacer instead of egg in this recipe. You can buy egg replacer in most large supermarkets, and it comes in powdered or liquid form. The powdered type needs to be made up according to the packet instructions but the liquid type is ready to use. Hope this helps!
Lucy FindlayThursday 6th April 2023
If you wanted to use wings and or drumsticks do you remove the skin? I don’t like skin but don’t think you can get either of these skinless?
SharonThursday 18th May 2023
Hi Lucy, we would recommend using skinless chicken wings or drumsticks. Usually they come with the skin on, although occasionally skinless drumsticks are available in some shops. The best plan would probably be for you to remove the skin yourself if you wanted to use wings or drumsticks. Hope this helps.
N SmithThursday 9th March 2023
Kids went crazy over these. So quick to make after too as I now have enough spice mix for a few more teas.
Thank you – yet another great recipe 👌
LisaSunday 12th March 2023
Thank you Natalie! Glad you all enjoyed it!
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