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Buttermilk Chicken + Mashed Potato Bowl (KFC Inspired)

The KFC Famous bowl is the ultimate comfort meal the WHOLE family will love. skip the fast food, we got food at home!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 chicken tenderloins cut into chunks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Tony's
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 cups oil for frying

Flour

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper

Hot Honey

  • 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup Frank's red hot use more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Homestyle Gravy

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp oil from chicken
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • seasoned salt
  • pepper
  • chicken bouillon

For the bowl

  • mashed potatoes
  • gravy
  • corn
  • cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Wash chicken and pat dry. Cut into chunks and add to a bowl. Add buttermilk and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Tony's and seasoned salt. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hr.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper and Tony's creole seasoning.
  • In a pan or deep fryer heat up oil to 350 degrees.
  • Add chicken to the flour and coat well. Shake off excess flour and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before adding it to the grease. Fry on both sides until golden brown. About 5-7 minutes on both sides this will vary depending on how large your chicken bites are.
  • In a small sauce pan, over medium heat, add drained corn, 1-2 tbsp of butter and season to your liking. Cook for about 7 minutes stirring occasionally. If needed add about 1/4 cup of water.

Hot Honey Sauce

  • In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. add in Frank’s red hot, honey and red pepper flakes. Bring to a medium simmer. Pour sauce over chicken bites.

Homestyle Gravy

  • Add 1 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of the chicken oil to a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter begins to bubble, add in 2 tbsp of flour whisking continuously. The roux will begin to brown. Once it becomes desired color pour in 1/2 cup of water.
  • Continue to mix. The gravy will begin to thicken. Add more water if needed. season with onion powder, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, salt and pepper to taste. Once it becomes your desired thickness, remove from heat.

Assemble bowl

  • To a bowl, add a layer of mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken bites and top with cheese and more gravy.
Keyword Chicken Bowl, Comfort Food, Dinner Idea