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Homemade KFC Coleslaw Recipe

Homemade KFC Coleslaw Recipe

This Homemade KFC Coleslaw recipe recreates the classic creamy, sweet-and-tangy flavor of the famous fast-food side dish.
Finely diced cabbage, carrot, and onion are coated in a smooth dressing made with mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, vinegar, and lemon juice, then chilled to let the flavors meld.
The result is a crisp, refreshing, and slightly sweet coleslaw with a rich, creamy texture that pairs perfectly with fried chicken, barbecue, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups diced cabbage
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Start by dicing the cabbage, carrot, and onion. I use a food processor to shred everything first, then go back with a knife to get those really small pieces. That texture is the whole point.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, whole milk, buttermilk, vinegar, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. It should look creamy and slightly thin, not thick like dip.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This step matters. The flavors need time to calm down and get cozy.

Notes

This coleslaw isn’t fancy or trying to be anything new. It’s familiar, comforting, and exactly what you want next to crispy chicken or a backyard burger. If it tastes even better the next day, that’s not an accident. That’s just how good coleslaw works.