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easy kfc bowl recipe

KFC Famous Bowl Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for mash)
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for gravy)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water over high heat for 15 to 18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with 3 tbsp butter and 0.5 cup warm whole milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter, whisk in 3 tbsp flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, then add 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp onion powder, and 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 4 to 5 minutes until the gravy coats the back of a spoon. Season to taste.
  3. Warm the 2 cups chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the 1 cup corn and stir for 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Layer mashed potatoes into each bowl, top with corn and chicken, ladle hot gravy over everything, and finish with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can make the gravy up to 3 days ahead and keep it in the fridge — it actually tastes a little better the next day. If you're using leftover fried chicken that still has some crust on it, don't over-stir it in the pan or you'll lose that texture before it even hits the bowl.