Jul 14 2026
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Vic's Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Vic's On the River
Time1h 30m
Serves4

macaroni and cheese, collard greens, sorghum chili sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Macaroni and Cheese

Collard Greens

Sorghum Chili Sauce

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  3. 3

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat it evenly in the flour mixture.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per batch.

Macaroni and Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook Macaroni

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 7

    Combine

    Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well coated.

Collard Greens

  1. 8

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

  2. 9

    Cook Collard Greens

    Add chopped collard greens and broth, bringing to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Sorghum Chili Sauce

  1. 10

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine sorghum syrup, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

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