BUTTERMILK BARBECUE CHICKEN
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
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
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safat mollah
[email protected]I thought the chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for less time.
Sangeen Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce to make it more to my liking. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was very juicy.
Raju Mirda
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.
Minsara shamal
[email protected]This is my new favorite recipe for buttermilk barbecue chicken. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I can't wait to make this again.
Munoga Hanifah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mnyanwez OG
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.
Mian Naveed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
basajjabalaba julius
[email protected]This recipe was very easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but that's easily fixed by adding less vinegar.
Nsme Villegas
[email protected]I thought the chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for less time.
skid and pump
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce to make it more to my liking. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was very juicy.
Matt Wilkerson
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for buttermilk barbecue chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.
Mtl Sunari Magar
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.
Salim Maditse
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda Maczko
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Francisco Polin
[email protected]This buttermilk barbecue chicken was a hit at my last potluck! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.