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.
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy, generously provided prize packages to give away to the readers, however, all opinions are mine alone.
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.
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
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
- 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.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side.
Welcome to the third annual #BBQWeek hosted by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are excited to have 15 bloggers sharing over 50 recipes this week as we head toward grilling season.
Wednesday #BBQWeek Recipes
Starters and Sides
- Grilled Chili Lime Butter Corn from Jen Around the World
- Grilled Garlic Honey Boneless Wings from Blogghetti
- Marinated Green Beans from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Smoky Blackberry Grilled Fruit Salad from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Sweet and Smoky Jalapeno Poppers from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
- Watermelon Cucumber Salad from The Spiffy Cookie
Dinners
- Asian Ribs from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Blackberry Honey Grilled Salmon from Sweet Beginnings
- Grilled Buttermilk Chicken from Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Grilled Chicken Caprese from Cheese Curd In Paradise
- Grilled Tuna Steaks with Honey Vinaigrette from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Desserts
- No Churn Thai Tea Ice Cream from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats from Art of Natural Living
I would absolutely make extra of this chicken to enjoy the next day too!
ReplyDeleteI struggle with grilling chicken too. I need to try this. It looks so juicy!
ReplyDeleteThis chicken looks wonderful. Boneless, skinless breasts are tricky but I'm sure this marinade helped a lot.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a simple but flavorful chicken dish
ReplyDeleteThis looks so tasty! We eat mostly chicken around here, so I can't wait to give your recipe a try!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Chicken is such a healthy option for a BBQ!
ReplyDeleteI prefer to marinate or brine chicken before grilling it too! Buttermilk is a great choice! I looks perfectly cooked!
ReplyDeleteMy thyme is coming back with a vengeance so I will be making this! YUM
ReplyDeleteI bet this chicken is so good! Tender and moist with that yummy buttermilk marinade.
ReplyDeleteMilk 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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