Best in Kentucky 2017 – Fried Chicken Kentucky Living August 24, 2017 1 min read Best in Kentucky THIRD PLACE Claudia Sanders Dinner House – Shelbyville SECOND PLACE Lee’s Famous Recipe WINNER Kentucky Fried Chicken Those 11 herbs and spices? Still a secret, and still delicious. And Colonel Harland Sanders, the white bearded (and suited) gent who created the recipe? Still a legend. Photo: KFC Related Articles 2026 Best in Kentucky nominations BE A NOMINEE: Social media promotion for Best in Kentucky nominations Best in Kentucky nominations open in February Vote for Best in Kentucky