Dossier
Joe Ledington
Coverage of Joe Ledington in the Nexus archive.
- Why KFC's fried chicken tastes different than that of every other fast-food chain
KFC's fried chicken is distinguished by its secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, a hand-breading process, and cooking in commercial pressure fryers. The recipe is stored securely in a digital safe with strict surveillance, and the breading technique involves a specific '7-10-7' method to ensure even coating.
- Why KFC's fried chicken tastes different from that of every other fast-food chain
KFC's fried chicken is distinct due to its use of commercial pressure fryers, a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, and a hand-breading technique. The recipe's secrecy is emphasized, with components stored in a vault and mixed separately for security. The chain's breading process, called '7-10-7,' ensures consistent coating and even cooking.