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Soul Food Catering

Delicious Soul Food Catering: Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and Macaroni

Experience the heartwarming flavors of Soul Food Catering with this comforting meal featuring fried chicken, collard greens, and creamy macaroni cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 2 cups buttermilk for marinating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 bunch collard greens chopped
  • 1 leg smoked turkey for flavoring collard greens
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter for macaroni

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Dredge the marinated chicken in all-purpose flour mixed with paprika.
  3. Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion until sweet and translucent.
  5. Add collard greens and smoked turkey leg to the pot with the sautéed onions.
  6. Cook the collard greens until tender.
  7. Boil elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain.
  8. Mix the cooked macaroni with sharp cheddar cheese, milk, and butter until creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding different spices or using alternative meats to cater to dietary preferences.

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