Southern Baked Chicken Soul Food Plate is a comforting homemade meal featuring juicy seasoned baked chicken served with creamy baked macaroni and cheese, savory dressing with gravy, and tender cabbage with smoked meat. This hearty soul food dinner is perfect for Sunday meals, holidays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Baked Chicken
4 chicken leg quarters
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Dressing and Gravy
1 pan prepared cornbread, crumbled
4 slices bread, toasted and cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth for gravy
Cabbage
1 small head cabbage, chopped
1 cup smoked sausage or smoked turkey, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
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