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Copycat Kfc Coleslaw the Real Thing

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Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Recreate the iconic taste of everyone's favorite fast-food side dish with this "Copycat KFC Coleslaw: The Real Thing" recipe! Perfectly capturing the creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor of the original, this recipe features finely chopped green cabbage, shredded carrots, and grated onion, all coated in a velvety dressing made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a bright splash of lemon juice and vinegar. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an overnight chill to meld the flavors, this coleslaw is an effortless yet crowd-pleasing accompaniment to fried chicken, barbecue, or sandwiches. Bring the authentic KFC experience to your table with this irresistible coleslaw side!

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Recipe Information

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Prep Time
15 min
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Cook Time
N/A
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Total Time
15 min
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Servings
8 servings
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Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items
  • 8 cups (finely chopped) green cabbage
  • 0.25 cup (shredded) carrot
  • 2 tablespoons (grated) onion
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2.5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
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Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

7 steps
1

Finely chop the green cabbage and carrots or use a food processor to achieve a very fine texture similar to KFC coleslaw.

2

Transfer the finely chopped cabbage and shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl.

3

Add the grated onion to the cabbage mixture and stir to combine.

4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, whole milk, buttermilk, mayonnaise, white vinegar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Using a large spatula or spoon, gently stir until all the cabbage and carrots are evenly coated with dressing.

6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

7

Before serving, give the coleslaw a final stir. Enjoy it as a side dish along with your favorite mains!

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
175
cal
2.1g
protein
15.5g
carbs
12.1g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (147.9g)
Calories
175
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.1 g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 8 mg 3%
Sodium 253 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g 8%
Total Sugars 12.6 g
Protein 2.1 g 4%
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg 1%
Calcium 70 mg 5%
Iron 0.6 mg 3%
Potassium 223 mg 5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

34.5%%
4.5%%
61.0%%
Fat: 875 cal (61.0%%)
Protein: 64 cal (4.5%%)
Carbs: 496 cal (34.5%%)