What is the name of KFC's signature fried chicken seasoning blend?

KFC's signature fried chicken seasoning blend is known as its “11 herbs and spices.”

The phrase is closely associated with Colonel Harland Sanders and KFC's Original Recipe chicken. The company treats the exact formula as a trade secret, so the public knows the number of ingredients but not a fully verified official list.

KFC's fried chicken was developed from Sanders's restaurant business in Corbin, Kentucky. Pressure frying helped cook chicken faster while retaining moisture, and the seasoning mixture became central to the chain's identity.

A common mix-up is treating “11 herbs and spices” as the product name. It is better understood as the famous description of the secret seasoning blend used for the Original Recipe. KFC also sells other chicken preparations, including Extra Crispy, which is distinct from the Original Recipe style.