20 Bojangles' Copycat Recipes (2024)

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20 Bojangles' Copycat Recipes (1)Grace MannonUpdated: Jan. 05, 2022

    Enjoy Bojangles' famous southern-style cuisine whenever you want with these copycat recipes.

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    Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits

    These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are so tasty slathered with butter or used to mop up every last drop of gravy off your plate. I can still see Mom pulling these tender gems out of the oven. —Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

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    Crispy Fried Chicken

    If you've wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana

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    Spicy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

    I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot of flavor. —Sonali Ruder, New York, New York

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    Sweet Tea Concentrate

    Sweet iced tea is a southern classic, and this is a fabulous recipe for tea lovers or for a party. The concentrate will make 20 servings. —Natalie Bremson, Plantation, Florida

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    Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

    When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with sour cream, ranch dressing or melted cheese—or all three. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

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    Lemon Blueberry Biscuits

    Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Hearty Breaded Fish Sandwiches

    Fishing for a burger alternative? Consider it caught. A hint of cayenne is cooled by a creamy yogurt and mayo sauce in this fish sandwich that will put your local drive-thru to shame. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Patio Pintos

    Any time Mom had the gang over for dinner, she made these pinto beans. Once she made a batch for my cousin’s birthday and he ate the entire thing. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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    Southern Sweet Potato Pie

    This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. —Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi

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    10/20

    Bacon-Chicken Sandwiches

    Everyone likes this tasty chicken breast sandwich. Flattening the chicken breasts helps them cook faster, and the mango chutney and other toppings make them better than anything you could order in a restaurant. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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    Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

    This biscuits and sausage gravy is an old southern recipe that I've adapted. Homemade sausage gravy is a classic, hearty breakfast that takes you on a trip to the South every time it's served. —Sue Baker, Jonesboro, Arkansas

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    Creamy Slaw

    This colorful coleslaw is a longtime family favorite. Cabbage, carrots and green pepper are blended with a tasty dressing that gets its zest from a hint of mustard. When Mom set this slaw on the table, it disappeared fast. —Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio

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    Forgotten Jambalaya

    During chilly times of the year, I fix this jambalaya at least once a month. It’s so easy—just chop the vegetables, dump everything in the slow cooker and forget it! Even my sons, who are picky about spicy things, like this dish. —Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas

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    Easy Cheesy Biscuits

    I'm a big fan of homemade biscuits, but not the rolling and cutting that goes into making them. The drop-biscuit method solves everything! —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

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    Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Delicious, and even better—quick! This buffalo chicken salad is a summer staple at our house. Sometimes we cook the chicken on the grill, then sprinkle the hot sauce over it with the dressing, because you've gotta have that kick! —Cori Cooper, Flagstaff, Arizona

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    Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue

    You need only five ingredients to fix this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches. Feel free to adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your family's tastes. —Connie Johnson, Springfield, Missouri

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    Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits

    Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves. —Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa

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    Cheese Grits

    As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary or crushed garlic. —Paula Hughes, Birmingham, Alabama

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    Inspired by: Homestyle Tenders

    These strips are designed for kids, but tasty enough for company. The tender strips are moist and juicy and would also be great on a salad. —Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

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    Ham on Biscuits

    I enjoy entertaining friends at luncheons. They always compliment me on these special little ham sandwiches made on cheesy homemade biscuits. Usually, I use Smithfield ham, but if salty ham is not your preference, any thin-sliced ham works well. —Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland

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    Originally Published: October 11, 2018

    20 Bojangles' Copycat Recipes (22)

    Grace Mannon

    Grace learned a ton about the nitty-gritty of food and nutrition while earning her master’s degree in food science. She worked for a well-known baby food company and a company responsible for many favorite snack foods before transitioning to being a stay-at-home mom. She loves writing about complicated food science concepts in an understandable way and as a Taste of Home contributor, Grace covers a little bit of everything, from vintage recipes to must-have holiday foods and treats.

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    FAQs

    Does Bojangles actually make their biscuits from scratch? ›

    “It's just bowl after bowl of flour.” According to the company, the average Bojangles' baker makes more than 1,000 biscuits in an eight-hour shift. That's an average of at least two biscuits per minute, and more when taking breaks into consideration. 2. Yes, these are scratch-made biscuits.

    What does Bojangles cook their food in? ›

    So Bojangles' was on the list of new places for my family to try. Unfortunately for us, they cook in vegetable oil which is 75% soybean oil.

    What flour do Bojangles use? ›

    The dough is formulated with self-rising flour, baking powder, powdered sugar, shortening, and buttermilk, and many complain that the recipe creates dough that's much too loose and the resulting biscuits are a complete disaster.

    What makes Bojangles different? ›

    Bojangles' chicken is never frozen

    It's not just the biscuits, either. The company knows it needs to use other fresh, delicious ingredients to make all that hard work making biscuits worth it. Why put a dry piece of frozen chicken on a biscuit made from scratch? That's why the chicken at Bojangles' is never frozen.

    How many steps does it take to make Bojangles biscuits? ›

    It's hard to find a more quintessentially Southern food than buttermilk biscuits. And it's hard to find a place making better ones than Bojangles. Here's why: Since the first Bojangles opened in 1977 (in Charlotte!) they've been baking biscuits using a closely-guarded secret recipe with a whopping 49 steps.

    What kind of meat is in a Bojangles steak biscuit? ›

    Tender, juicy country-fried steak on a scratch-made buttermilk biscuit.

    What is in Bojangles seasoning? ›

    Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Spices (Including Celery Seed), Caramel Color (Sulfite), Natural Flavor (Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors), Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Palm Oil, Extractives of Paprika, Dextrose, less than 2% Tricalcium Phosphate added to prevent caking.

    What did Bojangles used to be called? ›

    Bojangles OpCo, LLC., doing business as Bojangles (known as Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits until 2020), is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants that specializes in Cajun-seasoned fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits and primarily serves the Southeastern United States.

    Why is Bojangles chicken so good? ›

    Fresh Foods with Serious Flavor

    It's not just the biscuits that will have guests flocking to your Bojangles franchise. Unlike many other chicken franchises, we don't settle for run-of-the-mill frozen chicken. Our hand-breaded chicken is tossed in our secret blend of spices and fried fresh for every meal.

    Is Bisquick just self-rising flour? ›

    A: Bisquick is a premixed baking product. It contains leavening (baking powder) and salt as same self rising flour does but also contains shortening.

    What is Bojangles sauce called? ›

    Bo Sauce is available now in restaurants as a dipping sauce and pairs perfectly with the iconic Chicken Supremes. Bojangles has also partnered with Sauer Brands to bottle the restaurant chain's most popular dipping sauces at select grocery stores.

    What kind of cheese do Bojangles use? ›

    Sharp Cheddar cheese melted between a scratch-made buttermilk biscuit.

    What does Bojangles stand for? ›

    In Richmond, he got the nickname "Bojangles" from "jangler," meaning contentious, and invented the phrase "Everything's Copasetic," meaning tip-top.

    Why does Bojangles not have bone in chicken? ›

    So, Bojangles decided to test a restaurant with a menu that featured its full breakfast menu, but with a lunch and dinner menu pared down to its boneless options. “We wanted to hit the sweet spot of where the customer is today,” Armario said. He also said the new menu results in improved service.

    What company owns Bojangles? ›

    The corporate office has remained in Charlotte. Private-equity firms Jordan Co. and Durational Capital bought Bojangles in 2019.

    Are Hardees biscuits really made from scratch? ›

    Hardee's has been known for more than 40 years for our Made From Scratch™ Biscuits. Our designated Biscuit Makers rise before the sun, and start their mornings at 4 a.m., hand-making each batch of biscuits from scratch every 15 minutes for biscuit clouds of flaky, buttery goodness.

    Are Chick Fil A biscuits made from scratch? ›

    Yes, it may take some extra time, but at every free-standing Chick-fil-A restaurant, each delectable biscuit is handmade and baked fresh throughout the morning.

    What are Bo-Berry biscuits made of? ›

    Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Using a box grater, grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture, and lightly toss to coat butter with flour. Fold blueberries into flour mixture until evenly distributed. Gently stir in buttermilk with a wooden spoon until dough is formed.

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