KFC Bowls Copycat Recipe

Craving that comforting, savory goodness of a KFC bowl but wanting a healthier, quicker, and maybe even more flavorful experience? Look no further! Our KFC Bowls Copycat Recipe delivers all the satisfaction you remember, but with fresh ingredients and a preparation time that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night. Trust me, this recipe will become a weeknight staple!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe brings back memories of cozy nights and family gatherings. I have always loved KFC bowls and this copycat version has allowed me to enjoy that taste, but healthier.

Ingredients

• For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• For the Popcorn Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

• For the Corn:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

• For the Gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

• For the Cheese:

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
2. Return potatoes to the pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Make the Popcorn Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, and garlic powder.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
7. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
8. Make the Gravy: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, making a roux.
9. Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
10. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in black pepper and salt to taste.
11. Assemble the Bowls: In individual bowls, layer mashed potatoes, corn, popcorn chicken, gravy, and shredded cheddar cheese.
12. Serve immediately: Enjoy your delicious KFC Bowls Copycat Recipe!

KFC Bowls Copycat Recipe

Craving that comforting, savory goodness of a KFC bowl but wanting a healthier, quicker, and maybe even *more* flavorful experience? This recipe delivers all the satisfaction you remember, but with fresh ingredients and a preparation time that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Mashed Potatoes

• 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• to taste Salt
• to taste pepper

Popcorn Chicken

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Vegetable oil for frying

Corn

• 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn drained

Gravy

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• to taste Salt

Cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

• Large Pot
• Mashers
• Mixing Bowls
• Large Skillet
• Paper Towels
• Saucepan
• Whisk

Method

 

1. Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
   4 medium russet potatoes
2. Return potatoes to the pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
   4 medium russet potatoes, 1/2 cup milk, 4 tablespoons butter, to taste Salt, to taste pepper
3. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, and garlic powder.
   1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Vegetable oil
6. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
7. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Vegetable oil
8. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, making a roux.
   2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9. Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
   2 cups chicken broth
10. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in black pepper and salt to taste.
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste Salt
11. In individual bowls, layer mashed potatoes, corn, popcorn chicken, gravy, and shredded cheddar cheese.
    4 medium russet potatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12. Enjoy your delicious KFC Bowls Copycat Recipe!

Notes

Trust me, this recipe will become a weeknight staple!