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KFC Chicken Bowl

Cultural Context

The KFC Chicken Bowl originated in the United States as a way to combine KFC's signature items into a single, hearty meal. This dish reflects the American love for comfort food, layering fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, corn, and gravy into a satisfying bowl. Today, it remains popular for its convenience and the nostalgia it evokes, often enjoyed as a quick meal option.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup corn
2 cups instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup brown gravy mix
2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb fried chicken

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fried chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: baked chicken

Grilled chicken reduces calories while maintaining protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without losing flavor.

mashed potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mash

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Cauliflower mash reduces carbs while maintaining creaminess.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: homemade gravy

Mushroom gravy is lower in calories and adds umami.

1

Prepare corn by heating it in a pot on the stove.

2

For mashed potatoes, combine 4 cups of water and 4 cups of milk in a pot and bring to a boil before adding 2 packs of instant mashed potatoes.

3

For gravy, mix 2 packs of brown gravy mix with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer to thicken.

4

Season the corn with black pepper and a pinch of sugar while it heats.

5

Cut fried chicken into cubes and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Creole seasoning.

6

Coat the seasoned chicken pieces in seasoned flour and fry them in an air fryer for 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

7

Assemble the bowl starting with a layer of mashed potatoes, followed by the fried chicken, then pour gravy over the top, add corn, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

fryingboilinglayering

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotmixing bowlsaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Fried Chicken BowlKFC Famous Bowl

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