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KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe

by Jennah
written by Jennah

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If you’ve ever found yourself craving the creamy, tangy coleslaw from KFC, you’re in luck! This KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe captures all the flavors of the iconic side dish with its perfect blend of crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, and a deliciously smooth dressing. It’s the ultimate companion to fried chicken, barbecue, or any family meal, bringing that familiar taste of comfort food straight to your table. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this homemade version will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups (900 grams or 2 lbs) green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams or 1 oz) shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons (20 grams or 0.7 oz) minced onion
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams or 4.2 oz) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams or 1.8 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml or 2 fl oz) buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 ml or 0.7 fl oz) white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (37 ml or 1.2 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely chop the cabbage and carrots into small pieces. You can use a food processor to achieve the small, uniform size like KFC’s coleslaw. Mince the onion as well.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine and Mix: Place the chopped cabbage, carrots, and onion in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Use a spoon or spatula to toss everything together until the coleslaw is evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to slightly soften the cabbage.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Give the coleslaw a good stir before serving, and enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness!

Notes:

  • Finely Chopped Vegetables: For a more authentic KFC coleslaw texture, make sure the cabbage and carrots are chopped very finely. A food processor helps achieve this consistency.
  • Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by mixing 1/4 cup (60 ml) of milk with 3/4 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Adjust to Taste: Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar, vinegar, or lemon juice based on your preference for sweetness and tanginess.

Enjoy this creamy, tangy, and sweet coleslaw that tastes just like the one from KFC!

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