{
  "id": 543737,
  "title": "KFC-style coleslaw recipe you can make at home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/kfc-style-coleslaw-recipe-you-can-make-at-home",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/dailynews/lifestyle/2026-08-11-kfc-style-coleslaw-recipe-you-can-make-at-home/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KFC-style coleslaw is an integral part of the fried chicken experience. Its crisp cabbage and creamy dressing provide a delightful contrast to the rich chicken. While the fried chicken recipe remains a closely guarded secret, many home cooks have mastered their own versions of the coleslaw. The secret to an authentic copycat coleslaw lies not in a hidden ingredient, but in the preparation. Finely chopping the vegetables and allowing ample time for the flavors to meld together are key to achieving a coleslaw that mirrors the original. The dressing combines mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, creating a balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors. For the best results, let the coleslaw rest overnight in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to fully develop. The cabbage, carrot, and onion should be chopped extremely fine, about the size of rice grains, for a texture similar to that of the KFC coleslaw. While a food processor can expedite the process, giving everything a final chop with a sharp knife ensures the distinctive texture of the original recipe.",
  "summary": "Make a creamy KFC-style coleslaw with finely chopped vegetables and a tangy dressing using simple ingredients for the ideal side to fried chicken.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}