chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours

August 23, 2025 by admin

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### Ingredients:

* 4 pieces of chicken (bone-in or boneless)
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* Optional: garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, fresh herbs

### Instructions:

1. **Combine the marinade:** In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk the buttermilk with salt, pepper, and any seasonings you like.
2. **Add the chicken:** Submerge the chicken pieces completely in the marinade.
3. **Chill:** Cover and refrigerate for at least **2 hours**, or up to **overnight** for best results.
4. **Cook your way:** Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then bake, fry, grill, or roast as desired.

## Cooking Ideas After Marinating

* **Buttermilk Fried Chicken:** Dredge in seasoned flour and deep-fry for crispy perfection.
* **Oven-Baked Chicken:** Coat with breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes, then bake for a healthier crunch.
* **Grilled Chicken:** Simply pat dry and grill for a smoky, tender bite.

## Final Thoughts

Soaking chicken in buttermilk is one of the easiest tricks to elevate your cooking. With just a few hours (and ingredients), you get juicy, flavorful chicken that stays tender no matter how you cook it. Whether you’re planning Sunday dinner or meal prepping for the week, this is one step you won’t want to skip.

**Try it once, and it might just become your favorite kitchen habit.**

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Would you like a full fried chicken recipe using this buttermilk marinade? Or a version with spicy Southern flair?