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

    What is the secret to Bojangles biscuits? ›

    Bojangles' has perfected the dough fold.

    Southern cooks don't agree on a number, but the key to delicate, fluffy biscuits is a light touch. Folding helps the dough come together and creates layers, but too much of it strengthens gluten bonds and makes biscuits tough and chewy.

    What does Bojangles use to fry? ›

    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.

    How many biscuits does Bojangles make a day? ›

    Every Bojangles' also has designated a master biscuit maker who oversees the biscuit making for that store. On average, a master biscuit maker makes about 1,000 biscuits over the course of an eight-hour shift. In other words, they have it down to a science.

    What is Bojangles gravy made of? ›

    Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until combined. Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Add black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, stirring until well combined.

    Does Bojangles put butter on their biscuits? ›

    "When you get that Bojangles biscuit experience, it's soft like cake on the inside and then you get a nice crispy shell on the exterior. You get contrasting textures, just a little bit of a tang from the buttermilk, and then the salty, butteriness from the butter that we brush on afterwards.

    What are the ingredients in a Bojangles biscuit? ›

    ingredients
    • 2 cups self rising flour.
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder.
    • 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar.
    • 12 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
    • 1 12 cups buttermilk.

    What seasonings does Bojangles use? ›

    Ingredients: 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.

    Does Bojangles marinate their chicken? ›

    A juicy chicken breast, marinated in a secret blend of bold spices and hand-breaded with a crispy, crunchy buttermilk coating, topped with two thick cut dill pickles and creamy mayo, served on a toasted, buttered bakery bun.

    Why is Bojangles so spicy? ›

    Unlike the Popeyes sandwich, which is available in both original and spicy varieties, there's only one variety of Bojangles sandwich. But that's OK, because the chicken's spicy marinade does a lot of heavy lifting. A bite through the crunchy breading gave way to a red tinge of cayenne pepper and other spices.

    What state has the most Bojangles? ›

    As of March, 2024, there are 793 Bojangles restaurants in the United States. These restaurants are located in 17 states and territories and 498 cities. The state with the most Bojangles locations is North Carolina, with 323 restaurants. This is about 41% of all Bojangles locations in the United States.

    What is the new bird dog sandwich at Bojangles? ›

    A spin on a classic hot dog, the Bo's Bird Dog features a Bojangles Chicken Supreme tender nestled in a split-top bun, topped with thick-cut pickles and drizzled with Carolina Gold sauce – a sweet and tangy honey mustard-based BBQ sauce.

    What is the steak biscuit from Bojangles? ›

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

    Can you get scrambled eggs at Bojangles? ›

    Jumbo Scrambled Eggs — Bojangles.

    What is Bojangles sauce called? ›

    Fans of Bojangles' cult-favorite dipping sauce—Bo Sauce, a sweet, tangy and creamy sauce with herbs and spices—have been lamenting the disappearance of their favorite condiment since the flavor left menus in 2022, and they haven't suffered in silence.

    What is the secret to biscuits? ›

    Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

    For flaky layers, use cold butter. When you cut in the butter, you have coarse crumbs of butter coated with flour. When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

    What makes Bojangles unique? ›

    Maintaining food quality: All food made at Bojangles is prepared from scratch. There are no microwaves in our kitchens. Building competitive differentiators: That fresh, made-from-scratch food is what sets Bojangles apart.

    How many steps to make Bojangles 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 are Bo-Berry biscuits made of? ›

    Freshly baked, made from scratch biscuit with blueberries mixed in and topped with sweet icing.

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