⭐ THE FAMOUS KFC COLESLAW — BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!
If you’ve ever had the iconic KFC coleslaw, you know exactly why people can’t stop talking about it. That creamy, crunchy, tangy-sweet flavor hits different every single time. But here’s the fun part… once you make this homemade version, you’ll realize it’s even BETTER than what you get at the drive-thru!
I still remember the first time I made this for a BBQ — everyone dipped their forks in “just to taste,” and before I could blink, the entire bowl was wiped CLEAN. Someone literally said, “Who brought the KFC tub?” and couldn’t believe it was homemade.
This recipe tastes identical to the famous original, but fresher, creamier, and made with simple ingredients you already have. It’s the perfect side dish for fried chicken, grilled meat, holiday dinners, potlucks, or just to snack on (don’t judge — we all take spoonfuls straight from the bowl 😆).
If you want a recipe that’s guaranteed to get likes, comments, shares, AND people asking for seconds… this is the one.
🥬 WHY THIS HOMEMADE KFC COLESLAW IS SO GOOD
✔ Super creamy
✔ Perfect balance of sweet + tangy
✔ The exact taste + texture of the original
✔ No weird ingredients, preservatives, or food coloring
✔ Ready in minutes
✔ Even better the next day
This is the kind of recipe you make once and it becomes your forever side dish.
🥗 INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
1 medium head cabbage, finely chopped (or 1 bag coleslaw mix)
1 large carrot, shredded
2 tbsp minced onion
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup milk
¼ cup buttermilk (or 1 tsp lemon juice in milk as substitute)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1½ tbsp white vinegar
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
👩🍳 HOW TO MAKE THE FAMOUS KFC COLESLAW
- Finely chop the cabbage until it looks almost minced — this is the SECRET to the signature KFC texture.
- Add shredded carrots and minced onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Mix VERY well until everything is coated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but overnight is best — this is when the magic happens!
Your coleslaw will turn perfectly creamy, tangy, and irresistibly crunchy.
🧊 TIPS FOR THE PERFECT KFC TEXTURE
✨ Use a food processor for the cabbage if you want it exactly like the restaurant.
✨ Don’t skip chilling—this step develops the flavor.
✨ You can add a splash of pineapple juice for a sweeter version (secret trick from old KFC fans!).
💚 SERVE IT WITH
Fried chicken
Rotisserie chicken
BBQ ribs
Burgers & hot dogs
Fish & chips
Holiday dinners
Sandwiches
It also travels perfectly for cookouts and parties.
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