KFC Gravy Burger (Copycat)

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About

A legendary comfort-food burger from KFC UK and Canada. The Gravy Burger stacks crispy fried chicken with cheese and lettuce, but the real star is the rich KFC-style brown gravy poured right into the sandwich. It’s messy, savory, and deeply satisfying — the kind of burger you eat with extra napkins. It scored 8.6 out of 10 here after cooking it exactly as written. The full method runs to 6 steps below. Nothing here needs equipment beyond a pan, a spatula and somewhere to rest the patty.

Ingredients

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chicken

Chicken breast2 boneless chicken breast fillets
Buttermilk1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
Paprika1 tsp paprika
Salt1 tsp salt
All-purpose flour1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
Cornstarch2 tbsp cornstarch
Garlic powder1 tsp garlic powder
Onion powder1 tsp onion powder
Black pepper1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oilvegetable oil, for frying

kfc-style gravy

Butter2 tbsp (28g) butter
All-purpose flour2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour
Chicken stock1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
Garlic powder1/4 tsp garlic powder
Onion powder1/4 tsp onion powder
Black pepper1/4 tsp black pepper
Soy sauce1/2 tsp soy sauce
Saltpinch salt

assembly

Burger bun2 sesame burger buns, toasted
Cheddar2 slices cheddar cheese
Iceberg lettuce1/2 cup (20g) iceberg lettuce, shredded

Recipe

1
Marinate the chicken. In a bowl combine buttermilk, paprika, and salt. Add the chicken fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for extra tenderness.
2
Prepare the coating. In a shallow dish mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge thoroughly, pressing firmly so the coating forms rough crunchy bits.
3
Fry the chicken. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let it rest on a rack so the crust stays crisp.
4
Make the KFC-style gravy. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook for about 1 minute until lightly golden, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick, smooth, and glossy.
5
Toast the buns in a skillet or on a griddle until lightly golden and warm.
6
Assemble the burger from bottom to top: bottom bun, crispy chicken fillet, slice of cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, then a generous spoonful of hot gravy poured over the chicken before placing the top bun. Serve immediately while the gravy is hot.