“Sizzlin’ Southern Grill Dinner”
Find a delicious and easy-to-make copycat Southern Grill Dinner recipe that captures the flavors of a Friday-night tailgate or secret restaurant hack.
Allergens
Dairy, Gluten (in mac & cheese)
Ingredients
- 6 large bone
- in, skin
- on chicken thighs
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (store
- bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cups cooked macaroni noodles
- 4 cups chopped collard greens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill the chicken thighs for 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Brush generously with barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. Remove from the grill and let rest.
- In a large pot, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped collard greens and cook for 10 12 minutes until tender.
- In a separate pot, mix cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese over low heat until fully combined and smooth. Stir in cooked macaroni noodles to create creamy mac & cheese.
- To plate, place a bed of creamy mac & cheese on each of 6 plates, top with a grilled chicken thigh, and serve alongside the collard greens.
Chef’s Insight
The combination of flavors and textures in this Southern Grill Dinner will transport you to a tailgate party or backyard BBQ, bringing joyful memories to life with each bite.
Notes
The barbecue sauce can be homemade or store-bought, depending on your preference.