| 1 | "in 1983, in his book big secrets, author william poundstone hired a laboratory to analyze a dry sampling of the spice mixture. |
| 2 | The surprising discovery was that instead of identifying "eleven herbs and spices," the analysis showed only four ingredients: flour, salt, pepper and monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer. |
| 3 | The cooking procedure is believed to be the other half of the secret. |
| 4 | Colonel sanders became famous for using a pressure cooker shortly after its invention in 1939." |
| 5 | pour the oil into a pressure cooker and heat over medium heat to about 400 degrees. |
| 6 | In a small bowl, combine the egg and milk. |
| 7 | In a separate bowl, combine the remaining four dry ingredients. |
| 8 | Dip each piece of chicken into the milk until fully moistened. |
| 9 | Roll the moistened chicken in the flour mixture until completely coated. |
| 10 | In groups of four or five, drop the covered chicken pieces into the oil and lock the lid in place. |
| 11 | When steam begins shooting through the pressure release, set the timer for 10 minutes. |
| 12 | After 10 minutes, release the pressure and remove the chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain. |
| 13 | Repeat with the remaining chicken. |
| 14 | note: if you prefer not to use msg, you may substitute an additional ?tbsp. of salt. |
| 15 | Be aware, however, that using msg produces the best clone of kfc"s fried chicken. |
| 16 | makes: 12 pieces |
