Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe
We’re taking an old fried favorite recipe and turning it into a grilled favorite – Grilled Buttermilk Chicken.
This recipe is easy to make and results in juicy, tender chicken that is full of flavor.
The buttermilk marinade helps to tenderize the meat while infusing it with a tangy and slightly sweet flavor.
Once the chicken is marinated, it’s grilled to perfection, resulting in a delicious charred exterior and a succulent interior.
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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 4 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on
- 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
- vegetable oil, for grill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Directions for Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
Step 1: In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika.
Step 2: Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Step 3: Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade.
Step 4: Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
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Step 5: Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More.
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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
We're taking an old fried favorite recipe and turning it into a grilled favorite - Grilled Buttermilk Chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 4 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on
- 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on vegetable oil, for grill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika.
- Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 538Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 597mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 57g
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Loving the idea of marinating in buttermilk; while I’ve done that before with shark and kingfish fillets, I haven’t tried it with chicken. Thanks for the tip (and the sriracha sounds like a great addition of flavor)!
Have you used boneless, skinless breast pieces for this? Any changes or cook time difference? Thanks!
Well, skinless breasts are usually thinner so they require less time. Grilling is always more of an artform than an equation. So know your grill and how long it takes to normally grill chicken breasts.
The pictures make my mouth water! I love chicken, especially grilled. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
I haven’t thought of adding buttermilk to grilled chicken. Genius idea! I love that this recipe has Sriracha, too – my favorite!? Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
I just love grilled chicken and can not wait to break out the grill. These look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.
Your Grilled Buttermilk Chicken looks delicious, I can’t wait to try the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us soon!
Miz Helen
Looks Delish!