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Soul Food Plates

A hearty and comforting meal featuring classic Southern dishes like 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 Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 2 teaspoons paprika for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Collard Greens
  • 1 bunch collard greens washed and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cornbread
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
Macaroni and Cheese
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 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 the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Collard Greens
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add collard greens, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for about 45 minutes until greens are tender.
Cornbread
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined.
  5. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Macaroni and Cheese
  1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
  4. Stir in cheese until melted, then combine with cooked macaroni.
  5. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve the fried chicken hot with collard greens, cornbread, and macaroni and cheese for a complete soul food experience.