KFC Bucket Meal Recipe
American · Main course · 55 min total
Recreate the iconic KFC bucket meal at home with crispy fried chicken, fluffy mashed potatoes, creamy coleslaw, and buttery biscuits.
30
min prep
min prep
25
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
950
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 8 chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 biscuits (prepared or from mix)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Fry chicken in batches, without crowding, for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare mashed potatoes according to package or your favorite recipe; keep warm.
- For coleslaw, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
- Bake biscuits according to package directions.
- Serve fried chicken with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuits.
Tips
- For extra crispy chicken, double-dredge: dip in buttermilk again after first flour coating, then coat again in flour.
- Keep fried chicken warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining batches.
- Mashed potatoes can be made from scratch with butter, milk, and cream for richer flavor.
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