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Plate with two pieces of fried chicken, bowl of Coleslaw and a biscuit.
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Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe

This Copycat KFC Coleslaw is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy, with finely chopped cabbage and a simple buttermilk dressing. It tastes like the restaurant favorite and is perfect for BBQs, fried chicken, picnics, and potlucks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Side, Side Dish
Servings: 16
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 8 cups finely chopped cabbage (about 1 cabbage or 16 oz bagged)
  • ¼ cup julienned carrot
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard optional, but adds a nice flavor

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss the finely chopped cabbage and carrot together. Set aside.
    Glass bowl of shredded green cabbage and carrots for Coleslaw.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice, and optional mustard until smooth.
    Glass bowl of dressing on Homemade Coleslaw. Whisk on the side.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots and mix well.
    Wooden spoon mixing a bowl of cabbage, carrot and dressing for Coleslaw.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. For the best flavor, chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    Plate with crispy chicken, biscuit and a small bowl of Coleslaw. Fork on the side.

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Notes

  • Finely chop the cabbage for the closest KFC-style texture.
  • A bag of coleslaw mix can be used to save time, but chop it finer if the pieces are long.
  • The mustard is optional. It adds a little extra flavor, but the recipe still works well without it.
  • Real buttermilk gives the dressing the best tangy flavor.
  • This coleslaw can be served right away, but it tastes best after chilling.
  • Stir well before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
  • Do not freeze this coleslaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg