CopyKat Recipes

Few dinners feel like more of a win on a busy weeknight than tender chicken swimming in a rich, creamy gravy. This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe sets chicken breasts, sautéed onion, and a simple gravy base to cook low and slow, then finishes with heavy cream and black pepper for a Southern-style sawmill gravy flavor. It delivers all the comfort of a from-scratch Southern ...

Let’s be honest, at every cookout I’ve ever been to, the sides are gone long before anyone finishes arguing over how well-done the burgers should be. There’s something magical about a great chilled side dish. It’s the thing people hover around, sneaking second spoonfuls before the plates even come out. I’ve spent years testing and perfecting the cold sides that earn recipe re...

Popeyes’ coleslaw is the tangy, creamy side that shows up on your tray next to a box of fried chicken. This copycat recipe finely minces cabbage, onion, and carrot, then coats them in a sweet-and-tangy mayonnaise dressing built from two kinds of pickle relish. The fine mince is what sets it apart from a typical slaw, giving you a soft, spoonable texture that clings to every b...

If you’ve piled bourbon chicken onto your plate at the Golden Corral buffet, you know the pull of that sweet, smoky glaze. This copycat recipe marinates chicken thighs in a homemade teriyaki-based marinade, then sears them and tosses them in a thickened version of that same marinade. The marinade doubles as the sauce, so the chicken gets deep flavor from a short ingredient li...

Waffle House is known for its flat-top griddle cooking, and the grilled chicken has a simple, savory flavor that keeps people coming back. This copycat Waffle House Grilled Chicken uses a Worcestershire and soy sauce marinade to deliver that same deep, savory flavor on pounded, tender chicken breasts. Making it at home takes only a handful of pantry staples, and the steaming ...