Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Slow-Simmered Smoky Southern Collard Greens. This simple dish combines fresh greens, savory spices, and tender chicken, making it ideal for a comforting dinner or a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Collard greens
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Chicken (or other smoked meat)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Chopped onions
- Chopped red bell pepper
- Ground mustard
- Red pepper flakes
- Chicken stock
Instructions
- Prep the collard greens by soaking and washing them in water with white vinegar; pat dry and cut into small to medium pieces.
- Mix the cleaned chicken with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring it is well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large dutch pot, add marinated chicken, and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side; set aside on a plate after searing.
- In the same pot, add olive oil, minced garlic, chopped onions, and chopped red bell pepper; sauté for 1-2 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes until vegetables are well coated.
- Add collard greens and remaining ingredients, stirring until combined and greens begin to wilt; cover and cook until boiling for about 4-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and incorporate the seared chicken; cover and let simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Check the softness of the greens; if too dry before cooked, add more chicken stock as needed.
- Once tender, remove from heat and season with additional salt if desired; serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
If using fresh collard greens, ensure they are well washed to remove any grit.
Feel free to substitute chicken with other smoked meats as per preference.
For enhanced flavor, allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg