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Slow-Simmered-Smoky-Southern-Collard-Greens-Recipe

Slow-Simmered Smoky Southern Collard Greens

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Experience the mouthwatering taste of Slow-Simmered Smoky Southern Collard Greens, packed with rich flavors from organic collard greens, tender chicken, and a delightful mix of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal at home, this dish is straightforward to prepare and sure to impress anyone wanting easy, homemade cuisine.

  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 large bunches of organic collard greens
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ lbs. organic chicken breasts, bone-in
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 2 tsps sea salt
  • 2 tsps black pepper
  • 2 tsps smoked paprika
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsps organic brown sugar
  • 2 tsps worcheshire sauce
  • 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups organic chicken stock or bone broth

Instructions

  1. Prep the collard greens by soaking and washing them in fresh water mixed with white vinegar. Pat them dry.
  2. Roll each leaf tightly (with the stem) and chop them into small to medium-sized pieces or tear them away from the stems.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Remove the chicken and sauté the chopped red bell pepper, garlic, and red onion in the same pot, adding the remaining olive oil as needed.
  5. Season the sautéed vegetables with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Stir in organic brown sugar, worcheshire sauce, and apple cider vinegar, mixing thoroughly.
  7. Return the browned chicken to the pot and add the chopped collard greens, along with the chicken stock or bone broth.
  8. Cover the pot and reduce heat to a low simmer, allowing the collard greens to cook for about 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Notes

Feel free to substitute smoked turkey or ham hock for the chicken for a more traditional flavor.
Adjust the spiciness by reducing the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 210 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow-Simmering
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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