Description
This buttermilk chicken recipe gives your chicken a rich and homey flavor. It’s an easy recipe that only requires a few minutes of kitchen time, perfect for a busy back-to-school dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
3 to 4 pounds chicken pieces
Marinade:
- 2 cups of buttermilk
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Combine the buttermilk, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper, cumin, and minced garlic. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a large zip-lock bag, place the chicken pieces.
- Pour in the marinade.
- Press out as much air as possible, and seal the bag closed. Squish the bag all around to coat the chicken. Place in the fridge and chill overnight.
- The next day, heat your oven to 425 degrees. Pull the chicken out of the bag, allowing the excess liquid to drain off.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes until browned. Check to make sure it’s fully cooked on the inside.