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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

We're halfway through #BBQWeek and I hope you're enjoying it as much as I am! Today I'm sharing Grilled Buttermilk Chicken, a recipe I found on the Taste of Home website.

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I've always struggled making chicken on the grill that doesn't turn out dry or flavorless.  I find I have the most success with recipes that are marinated first.

I like to do my marinating in zip top bags but you can do them in a bowl or shallow pan if you like.  This one had buttermilk, whole cloves of garlic and fresh thyme.  If you don't have fresh thyme you can definitely substitute dried.

I wish I could get beautiful grill marks like others can but I concentrate more on getting the chicken cooked through.  I use an instant read probe thermometer and like to pull chicken at around 160 degrees and then let carryover cooking do the rest.

Side note, I love these plates, they look like the classic disposable ones but they're melamine, They're super fun for barbecues and casual gatherings.

This chicken was awesome day one, I served it with yesterday's recipe, Pesto Pasta & Potatoes.  The leftovers made great sandwiches, wraps and was excellent on top of a tossed salad. It'll definitely be going into the regular rotation!

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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4-1/2 pounds)

Instructions

  1. Place the buttermilk, thyme, garlic and salt in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side.
grilled, buttermilk, chicken
Dinner, Grilling, BBQ, Poultry
American

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Comments

  1. I would absolutely make extra of this chicken to enjoy the next day too!

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  2. I struggle with grilling chicken too. I need to try this. It looks so juicy!

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  3. This chicken looks wonderful. Boneless, skinless breasts are tricky but I'm sure this marinade helped a lot.

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  4. Sounds like a simple but flavorful chicken dish

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  5. This looks so tasty! We eat mostly chicken around here, so I can't wait to give your recipe a try!

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  6. Love this! Chicken is such a healthy option for a BBQ!

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  7. I prefer to marinate or brine chicken before grilling it too! Buttermilk is a great choice! I looks perfectly cooked!

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  8. My thyme is coming back with a vengeance so I will be making this! YUM

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  9. I bet this chicken is so good! Tender and moist with that yummy buttermilk marinade.

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  10. Milk and dairy is the best way to tenderize meat. There's a fun chemical reaction there that makes chicken so tender. I am trying buttermilk next time I grill some chicken breasts.

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