Description
Enjoy the rich flavors of Slow-Simmered Smoky Southern Collard Greens. This recipe combines tender collard greens with chicken, herbs, and spices for a comforting meal that’s quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large bunches of organic collard greens (about 12–14 cups when chopped)
- 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 lbs. organic chicken breasts, bone-in
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (feel free to use white or yellow, if preferred)
- 2 tsps sea salt
- 2 tsps black pepper
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (feel free to reduce based on level of spiciness desired)
- 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar (you can substitute with pure maple syrup, if desired)
- 2 tsps worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups organic chicken stock or bone broth (feel free to substitute with vegetable stock, if desired)
Instructions
- Prep and cut the collard greens by soaking and rinsing them in water and vinegar. Pat dry, roll each leaf tightly and cut into small pieces.
- Season the chicken by mixing it with 1 tsp of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Sear the chicken: In a large dutch pot, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook the marinated chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the collard greens: In the same pot, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, sauté garlic, onions, and red bell pepper until slightly tender, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add remaining seasonings (salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes) to the sautéed vegetables and stir until combined.
- Incorporate the collard greens along with all other remaining ingredients, stirring until thoroughly mixed and greens begin to wilt. Cover and bring to a boil for 4-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, return the chicken to the pot, and let it simmer covered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours while stirring occasionally.
- Check for tenderness and add salt to taste. Serve with your favorite sides.
- Bon Appetit!
Notes
For added flavor, you can include smoked meat in place of chicken.
Adjust the heat by varying the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add more chicken stock as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg