Copycat KFC Famous Bowl

The Colonel could never! This cleaned up version of the KFC Famous Bowl is gluten-free, lower carb, and easy to make. We use Palmini Mashed instead of mashed potatoes in this recipe. And wow, I am impressed with how similar it is to regular mashed potatoes. Definitely don’t knock it til you try it in this bowl! 

Recipe makes 4 bowls.

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FOR THE CHICKEN

2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup arrowroot flour

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp fresh black pepper

2 eggs

2 cups gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, more if needed 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

FOR THE GRAVY

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste 

2 cups beef broth

FOR THE BOWL

2 packages Palmini Mashed

1 (15.25oz) can corn, no salt added, drained and rinsed

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated, divided

HOW TO MAKE

Cook the chicken:

-Form an assembly line of 3 medium bowls for breading. In one bowl, combine arrowroot flour, salt, and pepper. Stir to incorporate.

-In the second bowl, crack the eggs and beat.

-In the third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.

-Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.

-Place 1/4 of the chicken nuggets into the arrowroot flour bowl, and completely coat.

-Shake any excess off, and dip nuggets into the eggs.

-Shake any excess off, and dredge it in the breadcrumbs. 

-Shake any excess off, and set aside.

-Repeat last 4 steps until all chicken is breaded.

-Heat extra virgin olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

-Gently place chicken nuggets in a single layer in skillet.

-Cook for 3 minutes on both sides. Internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F. Set aside.

-Repeat last 2 steps until all chicken nuggets are cooked.

Make the gravy:

-In the same skillet you cooked the chicken in, melt butter over medium heat.

-Add flour, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the melted butter, and stir to make a roux.

-Slowly pour in the beef broth to the skillet while whisking the mixture until gravy forms.-Continue whisking until the gravy thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

-Taste for salt and pepper adjustments.

Make the bowls:

-In a microwave safe bowl, empty contents of Palmini packages. Heat for 1 minute, stir, then heat for 1 more minute. 

-In another microwave safe bowl, empty corn, and heat for 1 minute.

-Equally divide Palmini Mashed into 4 bowls.

-Pour desired amount of gravy over Palmini Mashed. Save some to drizzle over chicken, if desired.

-Add 3 Tbsp corn to each bowl. Add more, if desired.

-Add 5 chicken nuggets (or desired amount) to each bowl. There may be leftovers depending on how many you add.

-Add 1/4 cup shredded cheese to the top of each bowl.

-Enjoy!