How to Make Spicy Grilled Buttermilk Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new and flavorful way to prepare chicken for your next cookout? Look no further than this recipe for Spicy Grilled Buttermilk Chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with all of your friends and family, thanks to its tantalizing blend of spices and tangy buttermilk marinade.

Grilling chicken with a buttermilk marinade may seem unconventional, but it results in incredibly tender and juicy meat. The buttermilk helps to break down the protein in the chicken, resultin...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk buttermilk, cilantro, lime, garlic, chili powder, coriander, and cumin together in a bowl until smooth. Pour into a 1-gallon-sized resealable bag. Add chicken, close bag, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any extra marinade. Grill chicken for 16 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 52g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 622mg