Baked potatoes but let’s make them KFC bowl style loaded with fried chicken, corn, cheese, and gravy. Nothing screams comfort more than this recipe! It’s creamy, cheesy, buttery, and everything delicious under the sun.
Before we dive into the depths of this recipe, I want to warn you that there are quite a few components to this recipe but I promise, it is worth it! Also, the silver lining is that you can work on a lot of the components while the potatoes are roasting in the oven. Let’s get started!
The Gravy
The secret to this recipe is all in the gravy! I’m going to show you how to make the most delicious gravy without roasting any meat to use the drippings.
Here is everything you need:
- unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour
- beef broth
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- black pepper
- beef bouillon base
Add the butter and all-purpose flour to a saucepan or pot over medium heat. Whisk together and cook down for 3 to 4 minutes to create a roux.
Then add the beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and beef bouillon base. Whisk together and bring to a simmer until it thickens up. Then take off the heat and set aside.
The Fried Chicken
The other part of this recipe is the fried chicken which is broken up into three parts: the wet batter, the dry batter, and frying. The wet batter is simple, these are the ingredients you need:
- milk
- pickle juice
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- mustard powder
You can also substitute the milk and pickle juice for buttermilk instead!
moving on to the dry batter…
Now the dry batter is exactly like the wet batter in that we’ll use the same spices but substitute the wet ingredients for the dry. These are the ingredients you need:
- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oregano
- mustard powder
Just whisk it all together and that’s it.
This step is completely optional butHIGHLYrecommended. In fact, take back what I said about it being optional,you have to do it! Add three to four spoonfuls of the wet batter into the dry and mix it together so clumps form in the dry batter. This creates an incredible texture and flakey look to the chicken! Now that everything is prepped, it’s time to batter the chicken.
moving on to breading and frying…
Cut chicken breast into small pieces, about the size of the Hawaiian sweet rolls. Then dip each piece first in the wet batter, letting any excess drip off. Transfer to the dry batter and use the other clean hand to coat in the dry batter. Repeat with the rest using one hand to only touch the wet and the other hand to only touch the dry.
Once the chicken is breaded and has had time to rest for ten minutes, it’s time to deep fry! Heat vegetable, canola, or peanut oil to 325 to 350°F. Make sure it is not hotter or else the chicken will still be raw in the center while the outside is already golden brown. Once the oil is heated, add the breaded chicken pieces and fry for 7 to 9 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside while fully cooked in the center!
Finally, transfer to a wire rack to let any excess oil drain. Let the fried chicken rest for two to three minutes.
Baking and Assembling the Potatoes
The hard part is now done! Let’s assemble and eat.
Start by cutting the baked potatoes open down the middle. Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste and mash the potatoes to combine all together. The final result should be creamy and fluffy.
Stuff the center with the fried chicken nuggets, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions or parsley, and sour cream. Finish it off with a drizzle of gravy on top to enjoy!
NOTE: Reheat the gravy before serving by popping it in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. Another option is to just reheat it in the pot or pan over low heat for a few minutes.
Craving More Copycat Recipes? Try These Out!
- Cava Pita Chips
- Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
- McDonald’s Filet o Fish
- Panda Express Orange Chicken
- Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
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