Alabama Chicken Recipe
dry-rubbed chicken breast, fried mac & cheese, corn succotash, white sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Fried Mac & Cheese
Corn Succotash
White Sauce
Method
Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the dry rub. Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest.
Fried Mac & Cheese
- 3
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Prepare for Frying
Let the mac and cheese mixture cool slightly, then form into small balls. Dip each ball into beaten eggs and roll in bread crumbs until fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Mac & Cheese Balls
In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the mac and cheese balls in batches until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Corn Succotash
- 7
Sauté Vegetables
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 8
Add Corn
Stir in sweet corn, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
