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Two grilled chicken breasts on a white plate, one whole and one sliced, showcase visible grill marks and are garnished with chopped parsley. Marinated in Buttermilk Chicken Marinade, they're served with a sprig of fresh parsley for a flavorful finish.
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5 from 3 votes

Buttermilk Chicken Marinade

Use this Buttermilk Chicken Marinade for your next grilled or baked chicken. It leaves your chicken tender, flavorful and juicy.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Let Rest5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 ½ cups Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  • Stir together the buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, honey, olive oil and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken in a ziplock bag and pour the buttermilk mixture on top.
  • Allow the chicken to marinade for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Once the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grill.
  • Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Move the chicken from the grill to a separate plate, let the chicken sit for 5 minutes. Then it’s ready to slice and enjoy!

Notes

The cook times will vary based on the size of the chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temperature.
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Recipe Tips 
  • Cooking Time - The cook times will vary based on the size of the chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temperature.
  • Heat Grill - If you are grilling the chicken, make sure to preheat the grill so your chicken is cooked with the perfect texture but still juicy on the inside.
  • Marinade - After marinating chicken, make sure to discard any marinade that has come in contact with the chicken. Make sure to not to reuse any marinade.
  • Chicken - When cooking chicken, pound chicken to about the same size so it grills evenly.
  • Fried Chicken Recipe - This buttermilk marinade is even delicious when frying chicken or making a roast chicken.
Variations Ideas
This marinade can be made in a variety of ways. Feel free to add in these variations. We like to start with about a teaspoon and then add more to taste.
  • Lemon Juice
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Black Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Sea Salt

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg
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