Homemade KFC Coleslaw
Bring the iconic taste of KFC to your kitchen with this irresistible Homemade KFC Coleslaw recipe! Featuring finely chopped cabbage and grated carrot tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a touch of lemon juice, this coleslaw is a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. The secret lies in letting it chill—allowing the flavors to fully meld for an authentic restaurant-style experience. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing side dish pairs beautifully with fried chicken, barbecue, or any comfort food feast. Whip up this easy, flavorful coleslaw and enjoy a taste of classic KFC right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cabbage
- 0.25 cup Carrot
- 0.33 cup Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Whole Milk
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2.5 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Grated Onion
Instructions
Finely chop the cabbage. A food processor can make this quicker and ensure a fine chop similar to KFC's texture. Place into a large mixing bowl.
Add grated carrot to the cabbage and mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, salt, pepper, milk, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, and grated onion. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture.
Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This lets the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a good stir to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 259 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% | |
*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.
