Best 8 Smothered Buttermilk Chicken With Peas Recipes

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Smothered buttermilk chicken with peas is a classic Southern dish that is both comforting and flavorful. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk, which tenderizes it and gives it a slightly tangy flavor. It is then coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried until golden brown. The chicken is then smothered in a rich and creamy sauce made with peas, onions, and bell peppers. This dish is typically served with mashed potatoes, rice, or dumplings. Smothered buttermilk chicken with peas is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED SMOTHERED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN WITH PEAS OVER BISCUITS



Slow-Cooked Smothered Buttermilk Chicken with Peas over Biscuits image

A tasty biscuit-topper slowly cooks while you're away. Once home, just pop the refrigerated biscuits in the oven, and you've got dinner!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (1.2-oz.) pkg. roasted chicken gravy mix
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed, drained
1 can (10.2 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (5 Count)

Steps:

  • In 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine chicken, carrots, onion, water, margarine, salt, pepper and bay leaf; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, stir gravy mix into chicken mixture. Remove and discard bay leaf. In measuring cup, blend buttermilk and flour. Stir flour mixture and peas into chicken mixture; mix well. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until peas are cooked.
  • Meanwhile, bake biscuits as directed on can. Serve chicken mixture over split biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/5 of Recipe, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 10 g

BUTTERMILK BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Buttermilk is a very popular marinade for fried chicken, but for whatever reason, it isn't often used with other chicken cooking methods. Which is kind of surprising, especially when you taste just how effective it is for something like this beautiful barbecued chicken. Yogurt, a very similar product, is quite popular in grilled chicken marinades. So, why not use buttermilk? This goes great with coleslaw, potato salad, and a squeeze of lemon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 7h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups buttermilk
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 (3 pound) whole chicken

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, brown sugar, cider vinegar, garlic, thyme, pepper, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Trim wing flats from the chicken. Cut along both sides of the backbone from the tail to the neck; remove backbone. Make a 1/4-inch-deep cut through the piece of cartilage in the center. Open up both sides to reveal breastbone; lift out. Cut chicken in half through the center line.
  • Place both halves in a resealable zip-top bag and pour in the buttermilk marinade. Place the bag in a bowl to catch any leaks. Press air out and seal. Marinate in the fridge for 6 to 18 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade and transfer onto a paper towel-lined plate. Blot off excess marinade.
  • Place chicken on the grill cut-side down, skin-side up; cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Flip chicken over and continue grilling for 7 to 10 minutes. Flip once more and grill until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 2120.2 mg, Sugar 13 g

SMOTHERED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN WITH PEAS



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Make and share this Smothered Buttermilk Chicken With Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package roasted chicken gravy mix
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed and drained
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 biscuits)

Steps:

  • In a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker, mix together the chicken, carrots, onion, water, butter, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • During the last 20 minutes of cooking time, stir in the gravy mix.
  • Remove the bay leaf; mix the buttermilk and flour together; stir flour mixture and peas into chicken mixture.
  • Increase heat to HIGH; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until peas are hot.
  • While the chicken mixture is cooking, prepare biscuits as directed on can.
  • Split biscuits; serve chicken mixture over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 1194.7, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 26.4

TYLER FLORENCE'S ROAST CHICKEN WITH WILTED BUTTER LETTUCE AND PEAS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 3-to-4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
4 to 6 bay leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
6 black peppercorns
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken cavity with plenty of salt and pepper; stuff the lemon halves, garlic, thyme and bay leaves inside. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Drizzle the skin with olive oil and rub all over; season with plenty of salt and pepper. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan; roast for 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the lettuce and peas: Combine the wine, red onion, bay leaf, peppercorns and a pinch of salt in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat until the mixture is syrupy and just coats the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the butter cubes, a few at a time, to thicken the sauce and give it a shine. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm. (Remove the peppercorns and bay leaf before serving.)
  • Place the peas in a small pot of salted boiling water until heated through; drain. Toss the peas, lettuce and beurre blanc (warm butter sauce) in a bowl until the lettuce wilts slightly. Serve with the chicken.

BUTTERMILK PECAN CHICKEN



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I can't remember where I got this recipe, maybe Southern Living. I love it and it's very quick to prepare. The ground pecans and sesame seeds in the coating give the chicken a little crunch and great flavor.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon paprika (not 1/2 t!)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 egg white
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Melt butter in baking dish; set aside.
  • Combine flour and next 5 ingredients.
  • Combine egg white and buttermilk.
  • Dip chicken in egg mixture and dredge in flour mixture, coating well.
  • Place chicken in baking dish, coating once with butter.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.6, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 587, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 33.6

BUTTER CHICKEN WITH PEAS



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Indian food is inviting, comforting and complex. Growing up in the Midwest, we didn't often eat foods with this much flavor. We will always remember our first bite of Indian takeout because we had never tasted anything like it before. Today, we're making our version of a dish we've enjoyed at our favorite restaurants: butter chicken. We start with tender whole chicken thighs and a buttery spiced tomato sauce, then add peas and yogurt to make it our own.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup basmati rice
Kosher salt
1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, for serving
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, then allow to rest (or follow the package instructions). Alternatively, use a rice cooker.
  • Meanwhile, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, then place the chicken in the skillet skin-side down and cook until the skin is nice and brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes. Reserve to a plate.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno, garlic and ginger and saute for 3 minutes, scraping to incorporate the fond from the chicken. Stir in the garam masala, paprika, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, sugar and 2 teaspoons black pepper and toast with the onions for a minute. Pour in the tomato puree and heavy cream.
  • Bring to a simmer, then blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Taste the sauce and season with salt as necessary. Add the browned chicken thighs back to the sauce and simmer until tender and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken thighs.
  • When the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened, add the peas. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with yogurt and cilantro.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BUTTERMILK



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An added twist to the mushroom chicken recipe. The buttermilk adds a richer flavor to chicken breasts and makes a yummy gravy. Serve over rice or noodles.

Provided by JOGGINGMAMA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup salted butter, melted
1 ½ cups buttermilk, divided
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pour melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place 1/2 cup buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a second shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, roll in the flour mixture, then place breast-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken and bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining buttermilk with condensed soup.
  • Pour buttermilk-soup mixture over chicken and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with the pan gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 149.3 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 740.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

BUTTERMILK PECAN CHICKEN



Buttermilk Pecan Chicken image

"My family enjoys chicken and always asks me to bake it this way," explains Julie Jahn of Decatur, Indiana. "Sometimes I like to give this dish kid appeal by cutting the chicken into strips before coating with the nut mixture."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ground pecans
1/4 cup sesame seeds, optional
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
18 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, sesame seeds if desired, paprika, salt and pepper. Place flour and buttermilk in separate bowls. Coat chicken with flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with pecan mixture., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Top each with three pecan halves. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make the cooking process easier and faster.
  • Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and give it a delicious flavor.
  • Dredge the chicken in seasoned flour before frying. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Smother the chicken in a creamy sauce. This will add a delicious richness to the dish.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread are all great options.

Conclusion:

Smothered buttermilk chicken with peas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the peas add a pop of color and freshness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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