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KFC Bowls - Delicious Copycat Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels canned or frozen, heated
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight). This tenderizes the chicken and helps the coating stick.
  2. Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Peel and cube potatoes. Place in a pot of cold salted water.
Cooking
  1. Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the gravy: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Drain chicken from buttermilk, dredge in seasoned flour, and fry in 350°F oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Assembly
  1. Divide mashed potatoes among four bowls as the base.
  2. Top with sweet corn, then pile on the crispy chicken pieces.
  3. Pour warm gravy generously over everything, then top with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.