🥬 Famous KFC Coleslaw (Copycat Recipe)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Slaw:

• 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about 1 medium head)

• ¼ cup shredded carrot

• 2 tbsp very finely minced onion

For the Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup buttermilk

• ¼ cup whole milk

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• 2 ½ tbsp lemon juice

• 1 ½ tbsp white vinegar

• ½ tsp salt

• ⅛ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Finely Chop the Vegetables

The key to authentic KFC texture is very fine pieces.
Pulse cabbage and carrot in a food processor until rice-sized (not mushy).

2️⃣ Make the Dressing

Whisk together:

• Mayo

• Buttermilk

• Milk

• Sugar

• Lemon juice

• Vinegar

• Salt & pepper

Mix until smooth.

3️⃣ Combine

Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and stir well.

4️⃣ Chill (Important!)

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
This step makes the flavor taste just like KFC.

⭐ Secret Tips for That Real KFC Flavor

• Don’t skip the sugar — it’s slightly sweet.

• Use white vinegar (not apple cider).

• Let it sit overnight for best results.

• Stir before serving.

If you’d like, I can also share:

• 🥗 A lighter / lower-sugar version

• 🍗 A full KFC copycat meal (chicken, biscuits, gravy, coleslaw)

• 🥕 A creamy Southern-style coleslaw variation