Hearty Soul Food Platter — Rich, Comforting, & Flavor-Packed 🍗🍠🥦
Introduction
A Hearty Soul Food Platter is all about comfort, tradition, and bold flavors that warm the soul. Picture crispy fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, tender collard greens, and sweet roasted yams—all on one plate. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and seasonings, from savory to slightly sweet, making this platter the ultimate celebration of soulful, home-cooked goodness. It’s perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or anytime you crave a satisfying, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
For the fried chicken
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks (about 900 g / 2 lb)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g / 4.2 oz)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups / 480 ml)
For the mac and cheese
- 250 g (9 oz) elbow macaroni
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g / 7 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28 g / 1 oz)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the sides
- 2 cups collard greens, chopped (120 g / 4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 small onion, diced (70 g / 2.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (400 g / 14 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28 g / 1 oz)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (12 g)
Directions
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