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<p>The secret KFC chicken recipe is one of the greatest mysteries in all fast food. Figuring out the exact blend of herbs and spices is a tough ask, even for the most talented cooks.</p>
<p>Because of this, very few chefs are brave enough to attempt to recreate the recipe. After all, no fine dining veteran wants to serve up something inferior to a franchise.</p>
<p>This makes the prospect of Channel 4&#8217;s new food challenge all the more mouthwatering.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-1263096415" src="https://cdn.twistedfood.co.uk/2021/04/0_kfc-zinger.jpg" alt="KFC chicken recipe" width="1200" height="900" />[[imagecaption|| Michelin-starred Tom Aikens and Alex Bond are trying to recreate the KFC Zinger burger (Credit: KFC)]]</p>
<h2>Chefs attempt KFC chicken recipe</h2>
<p>As part of a new series for Channel 4, some of the UK&#8217;s most celebrated chefs are attempting to crack the Colonel&#8217;s code.</p>
<p>On the latest episode of Snackmasters &#8211; set to air tonight on Channel 4 at 9:15 &#8211; chef&#8217;s Tom Aikens and Alex Bond will be battling over the chain&#8217;s signature Zinger burger.</p>
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<p>Unlike many others who have previously attempted to figure out the recipe, both Bond and Aikens have some serious cooking pedigree. Bond, for instance, is head chef at Nottingham&#8217;s Alchemilla restaurant.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Aikens of Muse in Belgravia was the youngest chef to ever win two Michelin stars, doing so at the age of just 26.</p>
<p>A press release accompanying the new series explains that, &#8220;According to KFC legend, the recipe is locked inside a vault at KFC HQ in Louisville, and there are only two people who ever know the recipe at one time.&#8221;</p>
<p>It continues, &#8220;These two people at KFC are not allowed to travel together on the same plane or in the same car for security reasons.&#8221; Given this degree of secrecy, it&#8217;s small wonder that the recipe remains shrouded in mystery.</p>
<p>However, with their wealth of fine dining experience, both Aikens and Bond should be in as good a position as any to break down the spice blend.</p>
<p>Whether or not they&#8217;re up to the task in the heat of the kitchen remains to be seen.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-1263096416" src="https://cdn.twistedfood.co.uk/2021/04/Screenshot-2021-04-06-at-14.20.47.png" alt="Fred Sirieix Snackmasters" width="486" height="522" />[[imagecaption|| First Dates&#8217; Fred Sirieix hosts Snackmasters (Credit: Channel 4)]]</p>
<h2>Snackmasters returns</h2>
<p>Fans of the popular Channel 4 show will be aware that this isn&#8217;t the first time top British chefs have tackled fast food favourites.</p>
<p>The series, hosted by popular First Dates Maitre d&#8217; Fred Sirieix, is no stranger to industry icons. Previous episodes, for instance, have seen cooks recreate everything from KitKat chocolates to Burger King&#8217;s Whopper.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s fair to say that some results have been mixed.</p>
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<p>However, since KFC sells over 29 million Zinger burgers a year, it&#8217;s unlikely that there will be any less pressure this time around. In fact, when you&#8217;re dealing with something as distinguished as the KFC chicken recipe, there&#8217;s no room for messing it up.</p>


The secret KFC chicken recipe is one of the greatest mysteries in all fast food. Figuring out the exact blend of herbs and spices is a tough ask, even for the most talented cooks. Because of this, very few chefs are brave enough to attempt to recreate the recipe. After&hellip;

Michelin-Starred Chefs Are Trying To Crack The KFC Chicken Recipe

As part of a new Channel 4 series, chefs Tom Aikens and Alex Bond are attempting to perfectly recreate the KFC chicken recipe formula

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