🍗 Herb Roasted Chicken with Baked Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens & Cornbread 🥬🧀🌽
A true Southern soul food feast! Juicy, herb-roasted drumsticks served alongside creamy baked mac & cheese, tender collard greens, golden honey butter cornbread, and classic deviled eggs. This comforting spread brings all the love and flavor of a home-cooked Sunday supper to your table!
📌 Ingredients:
For the Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks:
6–8 chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp parsley (optional for garnish)
For the Baked Mac & Cheese:
(Creamy, golden, cheesy perfection—use your favorite baked mac & cheese recipe!)
For the Southern Collard Greens:
2 lbs collard greens, washed & chopped
1 smoked turkey leg or ham hock
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Red pepper flakes, salt, pepper to taste
For the Sweet Honey Butter Cornbread:
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tbsp honey (plus more for brushing)
For the Deviled Eggs:
6 boiled eggs
3 tbsp mayo
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp relish (optional)
Salt, pepper, paprika
🍽 Instructions:
Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat drumsticks dry. Toss with olive oil and seasonings until well coated.
Arrange on a baking rack or lined sheet. Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
Broil for 3 minutes at the end for crispy skin. Garnish with parsley.
Southern Collard Greens:
In a large pot, boil smoked turkey leg (or ham hock) in chicken broth for 30–45 minutes until tender.
Add collard greens, onion, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings.
Simmer uncovered for 1–1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and flavorful.
Sweet Honey Butter Cornbread:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8×8 pan or cast iron skillet.
In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Mix until smooth.
Pour into pan and bake 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush top with extra melted butter and honey for a glossy, sweet finish.
Deviled Eggs:
Halve the boiled eggs and scoop yolks into a bowl.
Mix yolks with mayo, mustard, relish (if using), salt, and pepper.
Spoon or pipe filling back into whites.
Sprinkle with paprika for that classic look.
🥤 Pro Tip: Serve it all up with a tall glass of sweet iced tea and don’t forget to thank your ancestors for the flavor! 🙏🏾😋