Buttermilk-Brined Grilled Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Buttermilk-Brined Grilled Chicken
1505 min.
6
386kcal

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Looking for a delicious and foolproof way to enjoy grilled chicken that is packed with flavor? Look no further than our Buttermilk-Brined Grilled Chicken recipe! This mouthwatering dish is not only gluten-free but also perfect for gatherings, with enough servings to satisfy a group of six. The secret lies in the buttermilk brine that tenderizes the chicken, imparts a rich depth of flavor, and ensures it stays juicy and succulent on the grill.

The combination of light brown sugar and hot sauce creates a delightful sweet-and-spicy marinade that caramelizes beautifully, resulting in a golden-brown exterior that is crispy yet tender. Enhanced by fragrant garlic, zesty lemon, and the sweetness of onion, every bite of this grilled chicken is a celebration of savory goodness!

Ideal for lunch or dinner, this dish is versatile and pairs wonderfully with a side of fresh greens or grilled vegetables. You can prepare it a day ahead, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you sit back and enjoy. With a cooking time that requires minimal fuss, the end result will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more. Fire up your grill and get ready for an unforgettable meal that showcases the magic of buttermilk brining!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup firmly brown sugar light packed
  • cups buttermilk 
  • 3.5 lb cut-up chicken whole
  •  garlic cloves halved
  • 0.3 cup hot sauce 
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon thinly sliced
  • tablespoon freshly cracked pepper 
  • small onion sweet thinly sliced
  • cups water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved; stir in onion and next 2 ingredients.
  2. Place buttermilk mixture and chicken in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and chill 24 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade; pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  4. Light 1 side of grill, heating to 300 to 350 (medium) heat.
  5. Place chicken, skin side up, over unlit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 40 to 50 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 16
  6. Transfer chicken, skin side down, to lit side of grill, and grill 2 to 3 minutes or until skin is crispy.
  7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories386kcal
Protein28.07%
Fat51.16%
Carbs20.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.75
Glycemic Load
1.77
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.574348003968%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
5.02mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.64mg
Myricetin
0.74mg
Quercetin
8.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:386.21kcal
19.31%
Fat:21.95g
33.77%
Saturated Fat:7.02g
43.88%
Carbohydrates:20.05g
6.68%
Net Carbohydrates:18.74g
6.81%
Sugar:16.16g
17.96%
Cholesterol:104.05mg
34.68%
Sodium:3937.16mg
171.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.09g
54.18%
Vitamin B3:8.86mg
44.29%
Selenium:21.98µg
31.4%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
30.02%
Phosphorus:277.82mg
27.78%
Vitamin C:22.17mg
26.87%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.61%
Vitamin B5:1.59mg
15.94%
Calcium:141.76mg
14.18%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.07%
Potassium:485.15mg
13.86%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.7%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.35%
Magnesium:44.09mg
11.02%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.09%
Iron:1.68mg
9.35%
Vitamin D:1.29µg
8.63%
Copper:0.16mg
7.94%
Folate:27.2µg
6.8%
Vitamin A:336.12IU
6.72%
Fiber:1.32g
5.26%
Vitamin K:4.21µg
4.01%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.32%
Source:My Recipes