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Soul Food Dinner Plates

A hearty and comforting soul food dinner featuring fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and macaroni and cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Collard Greens
  • 1 bunch collard greens washed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Cornbread
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Macaroni and Cheese
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Fried Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per side.
Collard Greens
  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add collard greens, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  4. Simmer for about 30-40 minutes until greens are tender.
Cornbread
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and oil.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, pour into a greased baking dish, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Macaroni and Cheese
  1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
  2. In a pot, combine macaroni, cheese, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve the dishes together on a plate for a classic soul food experience.

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