KFC Style Loaded Baked Potato

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Make your own Loaded Baked Potatoes at home, even better than KFC! Picture the famous bowl, but in baked potato form. Load up those spuds KFC-style with crispy chicken, sweet corn, gooey cheese, and savory gravy. This recipe screams comfort with its creamy, cheesy, buttery goodness.

KFC Style Loaded Baked Potato

Course Dinner, Main Course
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

**For the Gravy:**

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon base

**For the Potatoes:**

  • 4 Russet potatoes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons avocado or olive oil

**For the Fried Chicken:**

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into nuggets

**For the Wet Batter:**

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

**For the Dry Batter:**

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

**For Assembly:**

  • Butter
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Yellow sweet corn
  • Parsley or green onions chopped
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream

Instructions

**Bake the Potatoes:**

  • Rub potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake at 425°F for 55-60 minutes until tender.

**Make the Gravy:**

  • Melt butter, add flour to make a roux.
  • Stir in beef broth and seasonings. Cook until thickened.

**Make the Fried Chicken:**

  • Mix wet batter ingredients in one bowl, dry batter ingredients in another.
  • Dip chicken in wet batter, then dry batter. Fry until golden brown.

**Assembly:**

  • Slice open hot baked potatoes.
  • Add butter, salt, and pepper; mash.
  • Top with fried chicken, corn, cheese, sour cream, green onions, and gravy. Enjoy!

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