Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Observatory
Time1h
Serves4

panko coated cascade natural thigh with bacon braised greens, mac & cheese

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Bacon Braised Greens

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Season the flour with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Bacon Braised Greens

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble, leaving the fat in the pot.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.

  3. 6

    Braised the Greens

    Add collard greens and chicken broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until greens are tender.

  4. 7

    Finish the Dish

    Stir in crumbled bacon before serving.

Mac & Cheese Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook the Pasta

    In a pot of salted boiling water, cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 9

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

  3. 10

    Combine and Serve

    Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce until well coated. Serve alongside fried chicken and braised greens.

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