Spices - Southern Fried Chicken

The Colonel's secret 11 herbs and spices for Kentucky Fried Chicken may never be known to everyone. Here's a version which tastes very similar:

2 T paprika
1 t chilli
2 t sage
1 t basil
1 t oregano
1 t marjoram
1 t rosemary
1 t thyme
1 t pepper
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
2 t salt, optional

To use in seasoned flour for coating before frying, add the herbs and spices to 1 cup of flour. If the chicken is brined before cooking, omit the salt from the recipe.

Brine for Chicken
For a 5% solution
50 g salt
20 g sugar
1 L water

Dissolve salt and sugar in the water. Soak chicken pieces for 1-2 hours or overnight for a whole chicken. Rinse well and dry. Apply spice rub.

Check out this post on quick brining.