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. This post contains affiliate links.

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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.

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

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Total Time: 26 minutes

We're taking an old fried favorite recipe and turning it into a grilled favorite - Grilled Buttermilk Chicken.

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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

1. In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika.
2. Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
3. Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade.
4. Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
5. 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: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 538Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 597mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 57g

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