Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe
panko coated cascade natural thigh with bacon braised greens, mac & cheese
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Bacon Braised Greens
Mac & Cheese
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 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
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- 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
- 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.
- 5
- 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.
- 7
Finish the Dish
Stir in crumbled bacon before serving.
Mac & Cheese Preparation
- 8
Cook the Pasta
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 9
- 10
Combine and Serve
Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce until well coated. Serve alongside fried chicken and braised greens.