Copycat KFC Chicken Bowl
This homemade copycat KFC chicken bowl features creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, crispy chicken, rich gravy and melty cheese. The ultimate comfort food dinner that's easy to make at home!
Ingredients
- 100 g chicken boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup brown gravy
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup corn
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chives chopped
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, paprika, mustard powder, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken cubes into the buttermilk.
- Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Deep fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Divide the mashed potatoes between serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with corn kernels.
- Add the crispy chicken pieces over the corn.
- Pour warm gravy over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped chives.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Air-fried chicken works great in this recipe.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a quicker meal.
- Sharp cheddar provides the best flavor.
- Add hot sauce if you like a little heat.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 983kcalCarbohydrates: 154gProtein: 44gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1292mgPotassium: 1664mgFiber: 10gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1342IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 470mgIron: 5mg
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