If you are looking for something flavorful, healthy, and a little unusual, then these chicken thighs and collard green recipes are sure to do the trick! They are just oozing with flavor and creativity and are going to transform any meal. So, go ahead and take a look for yourself!
If you are new to cooking collard greens then this is the recipe to try - it is simple but also very tasty. Toss the thighs with tomatoes, olive oil, and seasoning before baking. In the meantime, saute the collard greens with aromatics and cook until tender. Serve with the chicken and enjoy!
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On the other hand, if you want to go all out with your meal, this is a recipe to follow! Start by blending herbs and spices for your gremolata and coat the thighs in this. Then, sear the chicken before simmering in aromatics and stock. In the meantime, simmer together aromatics, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, vinegar, and water. Add the collard greens and cook until tender~
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If you are all about those fresh flavors, then this recipe is sure to be the one for you! Coat the thighs in garlic, coriander, and salt, sear and set aside. Then, saute olives, herbs, aromatics, and lemon zest. Add in collard greens and other greens and cook for a while before nestling in the thighs, pouring in broth and lemon juice, and baking everything until tender!
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This West African inspired dish is creamy, smoky, savory, and just too good! Cook aromatics, chiles, tomato paste, peanut butter, spices, herbs, and coconut milk together. Add in collar greens and seared chicken thighs and pop the dish into the oven. Bake until tender and delicious!
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All of the ingredients in this recipe are slow cooked together resulting in a savory, salty, and cozy dish that is perfect all year round! Saute aromatics in bacon grease before pouring in vinegar and simmering the collard greens. Add in seared thighs, pour in broth, and pop into the oven until done. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and enjoy!
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This recipe is filling and just bursting with flavor! Saute chicken, sausages, and veggies before adding in the collard greens, rice, and broth. Bring to a boil and then pop this into the oven and cook until everything is tender and flavorful!
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This is the perfect recipe for when you love the flavors of a braised dish but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen! Start by caramelizing the onions and then adding in pickled peppers, tomato paste, brown sugar, and cumin. Add in chicken thighs, broth, and the pickled pepper brine. Cook all of this until tender and yummy!
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This is a cozy dish that is also super simple to cook, making it the perfect ingredient for weeknight meals! Saute aromatics in chicken drippings before stirring in collard greens and tomatoes and seasoning with hot paprika. Add seared chicken thighs on top, pop this in the oven and bake until done!
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Forget boring, bland stews - this recipe produces a creamy, spicy, and delicious dish that you are going to want to make over and over again! Saute veggies and aromatics before pouring in tomato paste, broth, crunchy peanut butter, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, and chile pepper. Then, add in seared thighs, collard greens, and squash. Cook until perfectly tender and enjoy!
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Considering that collard greens are a popular Southern ingredient, using it in gumbo seems like a must try! Make the roux with meat and veggie drippings, oil, and flour. Then pour in broth, herbs, spices, collard greens, tomatoes, chicken, and sausage. Let this all simmer down and serve with rice!
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The spiced thighs are the perfect pairing for the tangy yet creamy greens! Toss the thighs in cumin, coriander, and paprika before searing and setting aside. In the same pan, saute the aromatics, collard greens, and beans. Add in the thighs, pop into the oven and roast. Then remove the chicken and stir in Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest into the greens and serve with the chicken!
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If you are looking for something ultra flavorful and a little different, this recipe will suit you perfectly. Slightly wilt the greens and sear the thighs. Then, toss the thighs in a mix of Chinese mustard, cayenne, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Then, place in the middle of a collard green leaf, top with onion, and wrap. Then, line your slow cooker with greens, top with the wraps, and then slow cook everything until tender!
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This is another recipe that is perfect for when you are craving something cozy and flavorful! Saute collard greens until wilted before chopping finely and mixing with parmesan. Pound the chicken thighs until flattened and then add some of the collard green filling to thighs, roll, and sear. Then, saute more collard greens in aromatics, pour in broth, and cook the thighs in this mix!
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This recipe is proof that low carb and healthy dishes can be absolutely delicious! Marinate the chicken in coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Then, bake with garlic. Once done, blanch collard greens, cut off the stem and then fill with chicken and crunchy veggies. Season with lemon juice, wrap, and serve!
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Hearty, comforting, and delicious, this is a recipe that you want to try out immediately! Saute aromatics and rosemary before pouring in broth, beans, and collard greens. When the greens have wilted, crush some of the beans and add in seared chicken thighs. Heat through, top with shaved parmesan, and serve!
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This recipe has a little bit of everything - spiced chicken, savory greens, and the perfect potatoes! Season the thighs with cajun seasoning, sear, and then set aside. Saute aromatics and greens in the drippings before pouring in broth and hot sauce. Add in cajun seasoned potatoes and chicken and then simmer until everything is tender!
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If you want to take your meal to another level, then this is the recipe to try out! Remove the bone from the thighs and then stuff with a mix of spinach, feta, and sausage. Roll the thighs, sear, and then pop in the oven to bake. In the meantime, simmer the thighs with aromatics and vinegar before serving with the thighs!
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It really doesn't get any easier than this dish but because all the ingredients are cooked together, the flavors are just incredible! Add thighs, herbs, collard greens, sweet potatoes, bacon, onion, and broth into a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until everything is tender!
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If you are all about spicy food, then you are going to want to make this recipe as soon as possible! Simmer collard greens, chickpeas, thyme, hot sauce, and broth until the greens are wilted. Then, add in seared chicken thighs and bake until tender. Sprinkle with thyme and serve!
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Yes, this may sound like a bit of an odd combination but once you taste the yummy chicken with perfectly caramelized greens you are sure to be won over! Season the chicken, dust in flour, and then bake until golden brown. In the meantime, cook bacon, aromatics, vinegar, brown sugar, collard greens, broth, and Coca Cola. Simmer for a while before removing the greens, thickening the sauce, and adding the greens back in!
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There is a ton of flavor with this recipe, making it a comforting and delicious dish! Saute aromatics, veggies, and sweet potatoes. Then pour in tomato sauce, rice, and broth. Add in the collard greens, herbs, harissa, and thighs and cook until the thighs and rice are tender!
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The tangy spiciness of the thighs are perfectly paired with this yummy salad! Toss the chicken in a glaze made from tamarind, chile, ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, orange juice, agave, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then, sear the thighs before baking with sweet potatoes. In the meantime, massage the collard greens with orange juice, oil, and seasonings.
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This recipe is packed with protein and the combination of the flavors are just so good! To begin with marinate the chicken in buttermilk and then cook until golden brown. In the meantime cook the lentils until tender and saute the collard greens. Mix everything together and then season with a dressing made from blended anchovy, lemon juice, garlic, and oil!
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Cook up this wholesome and delicious meal in a slow cooker! Pour ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sriracha, ginger, and lime juice into the crockpot. Add in chicken thighs and then slow cook until tender. Add in collard greens and broccoli, cook until wilted, and serve with your favorite side!
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If you want to enjoy a healthier stir fry then this is definitely the recipe for you to try out! Saute the aromatics and then add in collard greens. Cook until the greens are tender crisp and then add in seared chicken and cashews. Season all of this with tamari and fry until cooked through!
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Yes, you can make the most delicious curry with these two ingredients - just check out this recipe! Start by sauteing onions, jalapenos, curry powder, ginger, and turmeric. Follow this up with aromatics, broth, and water. Cook the chicken in this until tender, remove chicken, and add in greens and potatoes. Simmer for a while, add chicken and yogurt back in along with cilantro!
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This dish is certainly a different take on this combo but the caramelized flavor is unmatched! Place the potatoes and collard greens in the baking dish. Then, toss the chicken in sherry, shallots, soy sauce, and olives. Place on top of the veggies, drizzle with any leftover marinade and bake until tender!
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If you have a hankering for Southern food then this is a recipe that you are going to want to whip up immediately! Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce before rolling in crushed pecans and flour and baking until golden brown. In the meantime, toss the collard greens with green onions, mayo, mustard, vinegar, and jalapenos! Build your sandwich and enjoy!
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This recipe is just filled with tons of refreshing flavors! Toss the chicken in garlic and spices and then brown with garlic before setting aside. In the same pan, cook up the herbs and the greens in broth before nestling in the thighs and baking. Then, stir in scallions, butter, and lemon juice for the finishing touches!
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Here is another Southern inspired recipe that is going to leave you drooling! For this recipe, first prepare potlikker collard greens according to the recipe. Mix together potlikker liquid, collard greens, and rice before nestling in seared thighs. Then, pop all this in the oven and bake. Top with crushed collard green chips, seeds, and spices.
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It doesn't matter if you are new to collard greens or have been a long time fan, this list of recipes is for you! It shows you the many ways to combine both chicken thighs and collard greens to get the yummiest flavors. Once you start whipping up these dishes, you can guarantee that your family is going to be asking for more!
