Southern BBQ Plate

 

"Southern BBQ Plate: Grilled Chicken Wings, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Baked Beans, and Cornbread"

Recipes:

1. Grilled BBQ Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken wings

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for basting)

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

In a large bowl, mix olive oil, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Toss the chicken wings in the marinade until well coated.

Grill the wings for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and crispy.

During the last 5 minutes, baste the wings with additional BBQ sauce for a sticky glaze.

2. Collard Greens

Ingredients:

1 large bunch collard greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped

4 slices bacon or 1 smoked turkey leg

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy; remove and set aside, leaving the drippings.

Sauté onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until softened.

Add collard greens and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the greens are tender.

Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Add crumbled bacon before serving.

3. Candied Yams

Ingredients:

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional: Marshmallows for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

Layer sliced sweet potatoes in a baking dish.

Melt butter and mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Pour over sweet potatoes.

Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until tender.

Optional: Add marshmallows on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

4. Baked Beans

Ingredients:

2 cans (400g each) baked beans

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tbsp mustard

1 tbsp molasses

4 slices bacon, chopped

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels.

Mix baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and molasses in a baking dish. Stir in cooked bacon.

Bake for 1 hour until thickened and bubbly.

5. Cornbread

Ingredients:

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a muffin tin or 9-inch baking pan.

Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and egg. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Serve Together:

Plate the BBQ chicken wings alongside a generous helping of baked beans, collard greens, candied yams, and a side of warm cornbread.

Notes:

Serve with extra BBQ sauce or hot sauce on the side for added flavor.

The mix of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors makes this plate a true Southern comfort classic.

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 1.5 hours | Total Time: 2 hours | Kcal: 850 kcal/serving | Servings: 4