Popeyes Chicken Combo Meal

Popeyes Chicken Combo Meal delicious fried hen with various sides and drinks for a satisfying meal. Popeyes offers a wide range of combo meals, but the most popular are their fried chicken, biscuits and chicken tenders. They also offer a selection of sides, including mashed potatoes, red beans, rice, Cajun fries and coleslaw.

Here’s how to make a Popeyes chicken combo at home.

Popeyes Chicken Combo Meal

This guide will show you how to make a Popeyes-style chicken combo meal, which includes fried chicken and classic sides. It also includes a biscuit. You can modify the meal to suit your tastes or recreate your favorite Popeyes combo.

1. Classic Popeyes Fried Chicken

The star of the show is crispy fried poultry. Popeyes is famous for its crispy and perfectly seasoned chicken. The chicken is coated with a flour mixture and then fried until golden.

Ingredients for the chicken:

• 6 pieces of chicken (mixture of drumsticks, thighs or breasts).
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Black pepper, 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper, optional (for heat).
• Thyme dried 1 teaspoon.
• Baking powder, 1 tablespoon (for extra crispiness).
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Buttermilk, 1 cup
• Vegetable oil to fry

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken: Dip the pieces of chicken into buttermilk and season them with salt and pepper. Allow it to marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will help the chicken absorb flavors and become tender.
2. Prepare the Flour coating: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme powder, salt, pepper and baking powder.
3. Coat the chicken: Remove the pieces of chicken from buttermilk, and then dip them into the flour mixture. Cover the chicken with flour, pressing it onto the surface to create a thick layer.
4. Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oils in a large pot or deep skillet to 350degF (or 175degC). Drop the chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Cook each piece for about 10-12 mins, rotating it occasionally, until golden and crispy. The chicken’s internal temperature should be 165degF.
5. Drain and serve: Remove the chicken and place it onto paper towels to drain the excess oil.

2. Red Beans & Rice with Cajun Fries and Biscuit

Once your fried chicken has been prepared, it’s time to choose the perfect side dishes for your Popeyes-inspired combo meal.

Red Beans and rice:

This classic side dish is the perfect accompaniment to fried chicken!

Ingredients:

• Red kidney beans 1 pound (or 2 cans, rinsed and drained)
• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 smoked sausage link, sliced
• Thyme dried 1 teaspoon
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
• 4 cups chicken broth
• To taste: salt and pepper
• Rice cooked (for serving).

Instructions:

1. Cook the Vegetables. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil, then sauté the celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic for about 5 minutes.
2. Add Spices and Sausage: Stir in the dried thyme and paprika. Also, add salt/pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
3. Add the beans to the pot along with the chicken broth. Bring the beans to a boil and then simmer them for 45 minutes or until they are tender. This can be completed in 20 minutes if you are using canned beans.
4. Serve over Rice: Serve the beans with hot cooked rice.

Cajun Fries:

Popeyes’ fries have been seasoned with Cajun spice to create the perfect balance between heat and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
• Olive oil 2 tablespoons
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• Cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• To taste: salt and black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven. Preheat your Oven to 425degF, so line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Fries to prepare: Toss potato fries with olive oil, cayenne, paprika and garlic powder, then add salt and pepper, so spread them in a single line on the baking tray.
3. Bake the Fries: Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 min, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.

Buttermilk Biscuit

Buttermilk biscuits are a must-have for any Popeyes meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Baking powder, 1 tablespoon
• One teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup cold, cubed butter unsalted
• 1/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven. Preheat your Oven to 450degF. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients, so in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and sugar.
3. Add the Butter. Cut the cold butter with a pastry knife or your fingertips into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk in and stir it until combined.
5. Form Biscuits. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle of 1-inch thickness, then cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
6. Bake the Biscuits – Place the biscuits onto a baking sheet and bake them for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

3. Drink

Don’t forget your favorite beverage to complete your Popeyes Chicken Combo Meal! Popeyes usually serves lemonade, soda, sweet tea or soda, so you can choose what you want to drink with your meal.

Assembly and Serving

After everything has been cooked, so you can assemble the Popeyes Chicken Combo Meal.

1. Plate the Chicken: Place a few pieces on a platter of crispy fried chicken.
2. Add the Sides. Place a generous amount of red beans and Rice and Cajun Fries on the plate.
3. Serve the Biscuits: Place a warm biscuit made with buttermilk on a plate and drizzle honey or butter over it for an extra rich taste.
4. Add Your Drinks: Don’t overlook a cool drink to go with your meal!

Why this Works:

This Popeyes chicken combo dish combines all of the classic flavors that you love about Popeyes: crispy fried chicken with spicy Cajun fries and red beans and rice. It also includes a warm biscuit, so you can make it in your kitchen and enjoy the same combination of flavors.

Enjoy your homemade Popeyes Chicken Combo Meal!